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Nelsonites, start saving your loonies. Parking fees could double in metered spots, as the city looks for ways to pull in more revenue for its paving and transit programs. While city council hasn’t signed off on the plan, city manager Kevin Cormack says they’ve indicated a move to $1 an hour parking is under serious consideration as Nelson’s 2011 budget takes shape. The city pulls in about $450,000 a year from its parking meters, which fund sidewalk and road maintenance. But Cormack says the 2011 paving budget alone will cost the city around $650,000. Nelson’s six low-emission buses, which replaced Nelson’s old fleet this summer, have also racked up roughly $130,000 in unforeseen expenses. While their operational costs are similar to the vehicles they replaced, Cormack says they’ve required the city to spend more on labour and fuel. “They’re larger buses,� he explains. “And even though they have less emissions and burn cleaner, they do consume more fuel than our old buses.� Doubling parking fees would bring in about $300,000 extra for the city, one-third of which would cover the extra
Complaints lead to WorkSafeBC inspection of Meadow Creek Cedar GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter
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Doubling parking fees is one way city council is considering raising revenues for projects like paving roads.
cost of the buses. If the city doesn’t pick up extra funds from its meters, or find another similar way of generating the cash, Mayor John Dooley says the city will face two unpalatable options.
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“We could not do the work, or we could do the work and that would cause additional taxation,� he told the Star. Story continues to ‘Budget’ on Page 9
WorkSafeBC has cited Meadow Creek Cedar for more than 30 safety violations on area logging roads and at its Lardeau Valley sawmill. Documents obtained by the Star show the company has complied with certain orders, but faces a fine for flaunting others. Following complaints to Kaslo RCMP about unsafe practices, inspectors visited the mill in early Decem- “...the employer has failed to ber to follow up on previous inspections ensure regular and “evaluate a numinspections are ber of non-commade of all pliance allegations workplaces.� brought against this employer.� WorkSafeBC report They found that although the mill was a “high-risk work site,� it had no qualified first aid attendant. An emergency vehicle fitted with lawn chairs was being used to take employees to work, and migrant workers from Mexico had not been given safety orientations. “The number of non-compliance conditions and acts observed during this inspection would indicate that the employer has failed to ensure that regular inspections are made of all workplaces,� the report read. Story continues to ‘Meadow’ on Page 13 See related story on Page 3
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Locals artists Matty Kakes, Carol Reynolds, Shayne Brandel, Brian Malley and Murray Kimber will each put their spin on an old church pew for the Nelson Grans to Grans’ latest fundraiser. Seven pews and five chairs (painted by local youth) will be auctioned off in May, with money going to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s fight against HIV and AIDS in Africa. ANDREA KLASSEN Nelson Star Reporter
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t the moment, the seven wooden pews all look the same. But by the end of May, they’ll be transformed into unique works of art thanks to seven local artists. In Praise of Pews is the latest fundraising effort from the Nelson Grans to Grans society, which raises funds to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa.
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A lineup of artists including illustrator Murray Kimber, fibre artist Angelika Werth and metalworker Brian Malley will spend several months reworking pews originally housed in the First Baptist Church. At the same time, youth at the Nelson and District Youth Centre will make over five chairs taken from the old Willow Point church. Irene McIlwane, In Praise of Pews coordinator, says she’s hoping the
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project’s youth artists will be inspired to learn more about the spread of HIV/ AIDS in Africa. She’s also hoping some local businesses will see buying a bench as “good advertising,” for a good cause. “I think it’s a wonderful opportunity for the businesses of Nelson to give something to the Stephen Lewis Foundation,” she adds. “And they’ll have this lovely bench, a unique piece of art done by a
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Nelson artist.” In May, all 12 pieces will go on display at Grid Art Gallery, and on sale via an online auction. Members of the public will also be asked to drop by the gallery and vote for their favorite piece. The winner of the vote receives a two-week trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. A reception announcing the winners of both the vote and the auction is slated for late May. No HST. Call for Details
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Logging trucks towed for violations GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter
A Surrey transport company hauling logs for Meadow Creek Cedar has had four trucks taken off the road for safety violations and faces a provincial audit. The vehicles were stopped and towed during a joint roadblock by Kaslo RCMP and the Ministry of Transportation’s commercial vehicle safety and enforcement branch on Highway 31 last November. “The violations pertained to the braking systems, adjustment of brakes, and also to lights, suspension, tires, load security, and coupling devices,” ministry spokesman Jeff Knight says. “Those four vehicles are still off the road. They haven’t been repaired, and they’re not allowed to be back on the road until they are and are re-inspected.” Knight says the trucks belonged to a Surrey transport company, which also has two other vehicles registered in its name. Although the company had a “satisfactory” safety rating, it faces an audit this month. “The ministry does audits as part of the routine in making sure carriers are
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Four trucks hauling for Meadow Creek Cedar were taken off the highway late last year.
safe,” Knight says. “They go through everything, the safety of the fleet, the paperwork of the company, and make sure all the records are correct.” Knight says it’s “unusual” to have so many trucks in the same fleet deemed unroadworthy. He couldn’t name the company, but said it was not Grand Pacific Transport Inc. nor Quick Service Transportation Ltd., two Surrey companies that Meadow Creek Cedar owner Dale Kooner has been involved with. In 2003, eight charges were laid against Kooner and the companies after an incident in which an em-
ployee was pinned between two trucks. Kooner pled guilty to one count and was fined $7,500, while the charges against the companies were dropped. Both companies had their licenses to operate in Ontario revoked due to poor safety records. Kaslo RCMP Cpl. Chris Backus says the roadblock that led to the vehicles being towed resulted from a tip that some local logging trucks did not meet safety standards. He also received complaints about working conditions at Meadow Creek Cedar in general, which he referred to WorkSafeBC.
Skatepark misses final Aviva cut
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ANDREA KLASSEN Nelson Star Reporter
After making it into the final round of the Aviva Community Fund competition, Nelson’s outdoor skatepark didn’t bring home the funding it was hoping for. The idea was one of 30 from across the country to receive enough votes online to be eligible for a piece of the insurance company’s $1 million community project fund. But in the final stages of the competition, a panel of judges chose instead to fund 11 projects based mainly in Ontario (funds also went to a playground project in Vancouver and an animal shelter in Yellowknife). “That was kind of a tough blow, not coming out with anything when we made the final,” says Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skatepark Society president Rob Levesque. But, he adds, the effort required to make the final did bring the community together. “We had 4,200-plus registered members on the Aviva site who were voting every day,” he says. “If anything it really helped gel the community and show the support.” Levesque says he’s now working on grant applications and looking at other sources of fundraising for the skatepark. It’s expected to cost about $400,000 to build.
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GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter
Kootenay Christian Fellowship plans to redevelop the old Savoy Hotel. They’ve applied to the city for a zoning amendment that would allow the building to be used for church purposes. Senior planner Dave Wahn says staff have reviewed the application, but it has yet to go before city council. He expects that could happen as early as this month, but more likely in March. “The proposal is to Greg Nesteroff photo use the entire building but the church A notice of development is posted on the old would only be part of Savoy Hotel on Falls Street. Kootenay Chrisit,� Wahn says. “The tian Fellowship is the applicant. existing zone does not allow for church had a hostel upstairs Street, and through its operation.� and a lounge. Our Daily Bread proHe adds the idea is While a permit was gram provides lowto redesign the space previously issued to cost luncheons five for residential, com- renovate the building, days a week. mercial, and church a full-scale redevelopPastor Jim Reimer use, with a soup kitch- ment did not proceed. is away at meetings en operating in the A notice of de- in Calgary and was basement. velopment sign was unavailable for comThe building has posted on the building ment. been mostly or en- within the last couple tirely vacant since a of weeks. fire in the Mazatlan Kootenay Chris- twitter.com/NelsonStar restaurant in Novem- tian Fellowship presber 2007. ently operates out of At that time it also a building on Stanley
KERR FUND HITS $60K
Fundraising efforts for displaced residents of the Kerr Apartments have reached $60,000 — not including donations of phone and grocery cards, goods, furniture, and other materials. Nor does it include the $2,400 the Selkirk College students’ union raised for the handful of students living at the Kerr, or over $2,000 in donations of food or funds to Our Daily Bread, which has been providing meals. According to Allison Alder, chair of the committee tackling the residents’ unmet needs, spending has focused on immediate accommodation, advocacy to get damage deposits back, utility reconnection charges, replacing things like school supplies, dental equipment, and eye glasses, as well as transportation both within town and out of town for those choosing to return to their families in other locations. Kidsport has offered to replace all sports equipment for the 13 children who lived in the building, while MacAttack in Nelson has donated a few refurbished Mac computers. Two more residents recently came forward to the Red Cross for needs assessments, and any others who haven’t done so, or whose needs have changed are asked to call June at 250-505-2510.
REPAIRS PLANNED FOR MCDONALD’S LANDING
Work should begin shortly on repairing the McDonald’s Landing wharf. Fisheries and Oceans Canada plans to replace rotten deck boards and install new railings. The contract is expected to be awarded soon, and the project should be complete by March 4.
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Editorial We’ve listened, now it’s your turn
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ext week marks yet another change in the local media landscape. For the first time in 22 years, The Express newspaper will no longer be on the scene. Like so many, we too wish publisher Nelson Becker the best in his next endeavour and thank him for his many contributions over the years to this community. Since the announcement that The Express was closing its doors, not surprisingly we have received a flood of emails, phone calls and visits to our office wondering about how the Nelson Star will react to the loss. The Express had many unique and popular features in its fold, some many readers don’t want to lose. The Nelson Star is your newspaper. We fill the pages, but you set the course. The stories, features and columns reflect this community. With such a diverse place as Nelson it’s not always an easy task, but we’re confident this newspaper holds up a pretty great mirror. One of the most popular features in The Express was Fish Heads and Flowers. Little quips, compliments and complaints about every day life in our area. An outlet for folks to let others into their little worlds. A way to post what makes us happy and what makes us sad. Almost immediately after the news broke about the fate of The Express, folks began asking us if we would include a similar feature in this newspaper. With the last edition of The Express now put to bed, the answer is yes. As both a compliment to Nelson Becker and a service to our readers, we will make Fish Heads and Flowers a regular part of the Nelson Star. Now it’s your turn. You can start emailing or dropping off short submissions. All we ask is that you keep it classy, clean, and compact. Once we get enough entries we will share them with the community. All of the comments will be kept anonymous. Fish Heads and Flowers certainly has a good ring to it, but again this is your newspaper so we are open to a name change. If you have some suggestions we’d like to hear those too. Email submissions to editor@nelsonstar.com or drop them off in person at 514 Hall Street (you will find us below BiBO Wine Bar). 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 B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to the B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to bcpresscouncil.org
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hy have four BC Liberal leadership candidates visited Kootenay West and Nelson-Creston, despite the fact both are NDP strongholds? Ask them — namely Christy Clark, George Abbott, Mike DeJong, and Kevin Falcon — and you mostly get answers about the premier having to represent all parts of the province, and/or an acknowledgement that much of B.C.’s material wealth is generated in the hinterlands.
“A modest number of sign-ups by a particular candidate in these ridings could change the balance of power in their favour.� But there’s another key reason: it is precisely because these ridings have such a dearth of paid-up Liberals that makes them appealing campaign territory. Proposed rules to be voted on by party members February 12 would give constituencies equal weight in choosing the new leader. Each would be worth 100 points, no matter how many members it has — 2,500 or less than 50. Candidates would be accorded an equivalent number of points for whatever percentage of votes they capture from each riding membership, and then the points would be tallied. Before Gordon Campbell’s resignation announcement last November, Kootenay West had 44 Liberal members — third lowest in the province — while NelsonCreston had 208. A modest number of sign-ups by a particular candidate in these ridings could change the balance of power in their favour, whereas the same number of sign-ups in a large riding would hardly cause a ripple. (The deadline for recruiting new members is today.) But while all six leadership can-
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didates support the equalized voting plan and are working under the assumption it will be adopted, things may still go sideways on them. One-third of voting delgates could block the move, Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer wrote Saturday, “particularly if they see the switch as a way of empowering riding associations in places where the party is weak at the expense of those places where it is strong.� In which case, Clark, Abbott, DeJong, and Falcon may wish they hadn’t bothered with their West Kootenay swings.
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elatively recent arrivals to Nelson may not realize that last week’s change-of-command ceremony illustrated how far the city’s police department has come in the last 30 years. Chief Dan Maluta, like his immediate predecessor Ron Brock, retired after long service. It wasn’t always so. In the 1970s, as the crime rate soared, three chiefs were either fired or forced to quit. The first two were blamed for low morale on the force, although they responded that poor working conditions had more to do with it. The police then operated out of the decrepit provincial jail, where the White Building now stands, before moving temporarily above a tire shop and then to the lower levels of the regional district building — the present Salvation Army. (They have been in their current headquarters since the early 1990s.) However, the force’s very nadir was reached in 1980 when a chief admitted to defrauding several local banks and was sentenced to six months in jail. While there have been no shortage of more recent police controversies, the department’s darkest days are long behind it. Under the last few chiefs, it has enjoyed enviable stability.
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It’s been a Liberal leadership roll call in the Nelson-Creston riding over the last few weeks. Prospective premiers who have visited include (from top) Kevin Falcon, Christy Clark, George Abbott, and Mike DeJong.
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Fletcher appeals to fear Re: Tom Fletcher’s column “NDP’s Problems Run Deep,” January 26 I was shocked at the blatant and unbalanced political parochialism displayed by your columnist. I certainly echo the letter from a reader you published last week about this very issue. Furthermore what Mr. Fletcher seems to have to say is ignorant. The comments he makes about a disparity in wealth study mentioned by Mr. Dix and then suggesting a great conspiracy by the NDP was ridiculous and somewhat like a sensationalistic American TV show with a rabid host. The years of collaborative research collated in the book I presume Mr. Dix was referring to correlated greater disparity in wealth between rich and poor, with poorer
quality of life indices for the entire population, including the wealthy. It comes from a landmark international project done by unaffiliated academics.
“Ideology over substance has no place in journalism.” Mr. Fletcher would appear to be appealing to fear and greed while fostering ignorance or displaying his own lack of homework, if he claims to be a professional journalist. Ideology over substance has no place in journalism. His suggestion that the HST is another example of redistribution of wealth from the wealthy to the poor is also entirely ignorant or should I say the exact op-
posite of the truth. VAT taxes, as they were originally called, are the archetype of “regressive” taxes (as opposed to “progressive” taxes like income tax, that progress or increase as income increases). These disproportionately affect the less wealthy as a higher percentage of their income. So not only does he appear biased but either ignorant or intentionally misleading your readership. If you indeed have any freedom to choose what you carry, kindly find someone else other than our very own “Fox News North.” The writing represents a breach of the BC Press Council Code of practice with respect to accuracy and misrepresentation of commentary as fact. Andre Piver Nelson
Fletcher over the top again Re: “NDP’s Problems Run Deep,” January 26 Once again Tom Fletcher attacks democracy. This time referring to it as “stinky” because Adrian Dix got his act together and signed up a lot of new NDP memberships in the Vancouver South Asian and Filipino communities. Why does it matter to Fletcher that they are Asian or Filipino? Why not just “Vancouver South Communities”? Would he be more comfortable with a provision stipulating there be at least one cracker in their woodpile or perhaps just a “newbies exclusion” clause? He’s looking for effect of course, trying to scare us with the idea that our perfect system is being corrupted by the abuse of immigrants, in this case the “yellow menace.” His whole column is fear mongering, the summation of which amounts to: vote NDP and we’ll have socialism — soooooocialism! — SOOOOOOOOOOOOOCIALISM! Quick honey! Get
the family to the safe room before the red zombie hordes give us universal health care — OH, NO! We’re too late! Hurry, board up the windows before they provide old age security pensions to the grandparents — OH, NO! Too late again! They even created a pension for our mentally challenged, leftleaning son! OHHHHHH! THE HUMANITY! Great scott! Now they’ve teamed up with the unions! Break out the shotguns or we’ll all be working for decent wages and spending weekends and holidays with our families! I’m surprised Fletcher didn’t quote Ayn Rand’s Fountain Head or reiterate Senator McCain’s Joe the Plumber — which even the Americans didn’t buy. Why? Because for some reason, under capitalism, it’s okay to throw $700 billion to the richest one per cent of society when it’s their own greed that brings down the house of cards. Wow, $700 billion (1.3 trillion if you look at the
total recapitalization). Suddenly free enterprise doesn’t sound so free; it sounds expensive. And who’s going to pick up that bill? Why, Joe the Plumber, of course. The one per cent would love to, but their money’s all tied up in Jersey or the Caymans. Unfortunately, that’s the game we have to play with corporations. Their mandate is purely profit and that boils down to extracting resources without any social commitments and getting the wealth out into the banking shell game where shareholders can wallow in it. No wonder the Liberals have been hobbling any Crown ownership. That’s wealth that would stay in our pockets. If you disagree, consider where Nelson would be if we didn’t have our own electric utility. So, how do the Liberals plan to maintain our safety nets? Create more need for them by imposing the HST. Mike Pearce Nelson
Something on your Mind? Has a recent city council decision made your blood boil? Is the state of our local health care making you furious? Have the shenanigans in Victoria made you shake your head? Let it out and let us know. Write a letter to the editor. It’s perfect stress relief. Let the community know how you feel. email us at editor@nelsonstar.com
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Red Sands advocates choose
Re: “Nelson Landing developer presents options,” January 26 Support proposal B — It’s our only choice! As a spokesperson for “Save Red Sands — Keep it Natural!” I wish to let the public know our position on the three options for Red Sands Beach that David Sorensen gave to Nelson city council. We expect city staff will make a formal recommendation at the Monday, February 14 council meeting, and it is possible that the Nelson city council will support one of the three options. So, here is our position on the three options from David Sorensen: 1. We are adamantly opposed to proposals A and C! We want areas J and K to remain zoned as P2-park and open space. We do not want residential units built in our park land. 2. We support proposal B. It’s our only choice! Why do we support proposal B? a) Proposal B keeps our park land, in areas J and K,
zoned as P2-park and open space. That is terrific! We need to preserve our park land. It’s not a place to build residential units. b) Proposal B means that the City of Nelson would own areas J and K, which is the area beyond the Crown land to the eastern city limits, which is just beyond Red Sands Beach. That would be a great thing! A private developer should not own land zoned as P2-park and open space. Developers want to develop. This one is a no-brainer. If David Sorensen is offering to “give” this park land area to the City, we can’t refuse. It’s a wonderful park area. c) The pathway will go along the path in Area J and through Red Sands forest (Area K) to the beach. This is a fantastic walk. It’s one of those special things about Nelson. There is no need to ruin the waterfront in Areas J and K with an expensive walkway when we already have a beautiful path through Red Sands forest. We do have one concern. Proposal B does show eight parking spots. We would not
want to see the parking spots damage the Red Sands forest. In the future, we believe the City of Nelson will have more time to look at the parking issue in more detail. If that parking is necessary, we know there are less costly and much more suitable places for eight parking spots. Let me say that this decision is an important decision for our beloved city. If Nelson city council intends to make a decision to support one of the three options for Red Sands Beach, there is only one choice. Support proposal B. It’s important to note that our support is for proposal B in areas J and K. The Nelson Landing Development Corporation rezoning application and development plans cover seven areas. Our support for proposal B is in areas J and K and it does not mean that we support or reject the proposals in the other five areas of E-H. We have always asked for a fair, transparent, democratic and inclusive public process regarding areas E-H. Herb Couch Nelson
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Open letter to Selkirk College and Dr. Mel Reasoner: I recently came across a continuing education flyer for the short course “Understanding Climate Change Fact and Fiction” with Dr. Mel Reasoner (February 1 to March 22). I was wondering if you could forward me some information to support your claim in the opening statement: “Our local governments are making significant strides in addressing the issue of climate change”. I have some concern about such a claim. For example the Regional District of Central Kootenay is landfilling untreated septic sewage at the Salmo dump. Will this not create methane? Is it possible Dr. Reasoner and Selkirk College could measure the methane production? Or is there no methane production? What about the efficacy of this untreated sewage to pollute ground and surface water as it seeps into Sheep Creek to the Salmo River? Or perhaps it is not? The RDCK and the City of
Nelson vetoed a proposal I made to a citizen committee several years back to instal a geo-thermal system to heat water for pool and cool water for ice rink at the Nelson and District Community Complex.
“My fear is only well-off folk are going to learn to swim or skate.” Weeks before we voted on a referendum for the tax hike to build the new recreation complex they mailed every household in the area with the geo-thermal system in place and than it disappeared, confusing and disappointing many. We now must raise fees to run these facilities. The RDCK and city are now trying unsuccessfully (as I understand) to glean heat from the mechanics of our current facility to help heat the pool. Electricity costs are rising big time here in the
next year. Can Selkirk College and/or Dr. Reasoner investigate the cost of retro-fitting these building with geo-thermal? It should have been done originally of course but better late than never. If not, why? The building is not far from the West Arm of Kootenay Lake. We could run geo-thermal pipe there or dig up the large parking lot for geo-thermal piping. Which would be more cost effective? My fear is only well-off folk are going to learn to swim and skate. My goal is not to cause discordance with local government and university, but encourage you not to greenwash. It is profligacy at its best. I simply do not believe “significant strides in addressing issue of climate change” or the many other environmental issues are being addressed by local governments. There is certainly a lot of rhetoric. I would appreciate a response to my concerns and suggestions. Tom Prior Nelson
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Kootenay Lake Levels February 2, 2011
Budget Discussions
ANDREA KLASSEN Nelson Star Reporter
The city could spend between $75,000 and $350,000 cleaning, repairing and redecorating City Hall, if it approves one of the capital requests submitted for the 2011 budget. According to the request, the building’s stucco front is “dirty and dated� and mould may be growing in the space behind the wall because of improper cleaning in the past. Also on the table is a $25,000 proposal to replace the 40-yearold linoleum on the first, second and basement floors of city hall with a “stone carpet with the City of Nelson crest laid in full colour.� Other requests put to council during its three weeks of budget
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Budget will go public later this month Continued from Page 1 According to Cormack, every additional $65,000 of expenses the city has to cover becomes a one per cent raise in taxes for the general public. “So transit alone would be a two per cent tax increase to fund that,� he adds. The city’s transit and paving programs aren’t the only ones whose budgets have increased this year. Cormack says the city is sitting more than $700,000 short of the requests made by its own departments and the community groups it funds—mostly due to “wage pressures� from the city’s unionized employees. “Even with the suggested revenues, we’d require between a 5.5 and 6.5 per cent tax increase right now,� Cormack says. “But council’s said that’s higher than they’re willing to consider.� The initial round of budget presentations wrapped up earlier this week, and staff are now looking for places to chop to get the increase to somewhere between zero and three per cent.
That will likely mean trimming funding for outside programs as well as reducing costs in-house, Dooley says. “We had quite a lineup of requests at our last committee of the whole meeting from various organizations within the municipality,� he says. “Some of them are actually already funded quite heavily by the city and are requesting additional money. That would be an example right there.� Cormack has another solution that could be on the table: staffing cuts. “When staffing costs are a high component of your budget, then it really results in reducing staffing,� he says. “If that’s ultimately where council points us to, there will be some impact on services, whether it’s how much snowplowing we do or what our service levels are at our front desks or wherever.� A preliminary budget will be back before council February 15, before it’s turned over to the public for comment later in the month.
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Choice of Prime Rib Au Jus with Yorkshire Pudding or Breaded Chicken Breast filled w/ Herb & Garlic cream cheese or Bacon Wrapped Filet stuffed with Blue Cheese & a green peppercorn sauce or Grilled Halibut with Dill Hollandaise & a scallop & prawn brochette
Choice of Chocolate Eclair or White Chocolate Cheesecake with Wild Blueberry Coulis or Kahlua & Bailey Creme Brulee
Valentine’s Platter for Two Choice of Starter Beef Medallions, Lemon & Pepper Halibut, Grilled Jumbo Prawns, Chicken Princess, an array of fresh vegetables & roast potatoes Lover’s Dessert For Two - White Chocolate Cheesecake, Stawberry Cream Puff & Chocolate Pate with Chocolate Dipped Fruit
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FAMILY FUNK DOWN ON THE NORTH SHORE
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Come one, come all to the first annual Family Funk Down, February 12 at the North Shore Hall. The dance will take place from 6 to 11 p.m. with a special leave taking ceremony at 8 p.m. for families with younger children who need to get home early. The dance will help support our community in bringing world-renowned speaker, Waldorf educator and psychologist Kim Payne to Nelson. A portion of proceeds will also be donated to the Kerr residents. Music provided by the one and only Rafferty Funksmith! Tickets are available by calling the Waldorf School at 250-352-6919, Shyloe at 250-3522994, Jeanine at 250-229-5645 or Alia at 250-399-4554.
Cuba night at the Vallican Whole Community Centre. Stories, music, slides and questions regarding Marcia and Dale’s deep and delightful trip in December. Evening begins at 6:30 p.m. Admission with a $5 donation for venue and Cuba projects. Rice and black beans served. RSVP at 250-226-7624.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5
Nelson Grans to Grans are hosting a morning craft and tea party for children aged 2 to 12, at the Nelson United Church from 9 a.m. to noon. Tickets are $10 per child and are available at Mountain Baby (Baker Street). Adults need to accompany younger children, and are VALENTINES TANGO WORKSHOP free of charge. All proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to Visiting instructors Ricardo and Violeta Pacheco have been sharing help ease the pain of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa. their passion for tango with area residents of the Kootenay valleys for the last four years at the very popular annual Slocan Lake Dance Nelson Community Acupuncture Clinic is hosting a open house and Camp. We local tangueras and tangueros are pleased to host Ricar- Chinese new year celebration at the Yoga Loft (room 302, 625 Front do and Violeta and to share an Argentine tango Valentine weekend Street). We are offering $5 community acupuncture treatments for (February 11 to 13) with all interested beginners and experienced new patients, qi gong demonstrations, refreshments and door prizes. dancers. Pre-registration is required as we do our best to maintain Phone 250-509-1466 to call ahead and book a time. gender balance. Contact Heather at 250-226-7229, or Beth at 250SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 352-5081 or eliz63@gmail.com for more information. The Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society hosts its seventh annual Day AUDITIONS FOR KHAOS, THE OPERA on the Trail from noon to 2 p.m. on the Slocan Valley Rail Trail. Join The Amy Ferguson Institute invites experienced musicians inter- the directors of the Society around the bonfire for hot chocolate and ested in singing a role in the June workshopping of Don Macdonald refreshments at this popular annual event. For more information cal and Nicola Harwood’s new opera, Khaos, to audition for solo roles them at 1-888-683-SVRT or 250-355-2397. Donations for the volunon Sunday, February 13. For more information and to schedule an teer society are always gratefully accepted. audition call Marty Horswill at 250-352-2595 or e-mail mar-lena@ shaw.ca. Performers will be modestly remunerated for their par- Nelson United Church Taize service 7 p.m. in the church hall. A serticipation in this three-day workshop. Singers experienced in vocal vice of prayer, song, candlelight and quiet meditation. styles other than opera are also encouraged to audition.
DRUM CIRCLE AT BIGBY PLACE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Please join us at 7 p.m. at the Nelson United Church for a free public Community drum circle, Bigby Place, 509 Front Street, every Tues- discussion and lecture by Dr. Brian Burtch on responses to homophoday night 7 till 9 p.m. Drop in fee $5. A fun, relaxing, healing experi- bia and transphobia in high schools. Dr. Burch is an associate profesence. We are all beginners. For more info call 250-352-5616. sor at SFU and co-author of Get That Freak: Homophobia and Transphobia in High Schools. For more information phone Christopher at CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS 250-505-5506. The Craft Connection is seeking submissions for Bursting into Blossom, its annual garden show featuring outdoor oriented fine art and The Vallican Whole Community Centre is offering Greening Your craft. Submission deadline March 21. Entry forms available at the Business With Permaculture. This presentation will look at how to apCraft Connection (378 Baker Street) or craftconnection.org. ply permaculture ethics to your operation: care of earth, care of people, return of surplus and more. For more information contact Slocan ValTHE SOUND OF... (SILENCE) ley Recreation at 250-226-0008 or email slocanvalleyrec@rdck.bc.ca Deborah Loxam-Kohl is artist-in-residence at Oxygen Art Centre until February 10. She is exploring the use of felted wool forms to The Mount Sentinel Stage Band invites you to attend the annual Café construct a large-scale sculptural installation. Jazz fundraiser at the school from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. This year, Café Jazz will feature performances from Playmor Junction Big Band, the Mount AT THE LEGION Sentinel Stage Band and Jazz Combo Band. Admission $5. There will At the Nelson Legion: Tuesday and Friday evenings – free movies; be decadent desserts, coffee, tea, juices and a silent auction. Admission Wednesday evening – darts; Saturday afternoon – meat draws with at the door is $5, and desserts and drinks are individually priced. karaoke in the evening; Sunday afternoon – crib tournament; last Sunday of every month – Texas Hold’em Charity poker (open to the The next regular meeting of the board of the Regional District of Cenpublic); month-end birthday bash; occasional fundraiser barbecues, tral Kootenay begins at 1 p.m. at the RDCK board room, 202 Lakeside ribs. etc.; snooker; pool; shuffleboard; darts; 10’ big-screen TV for Drive, Nelson. sports and movie nights; beverage room with a welcoming, friendly atmosphere. Info 250-352-7727 or e-mail rclbr51@telus.net. Mem- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 A Valentine Coffee Party will be held at the Nelson United Church bers and guests welcome. from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be baking and books for sale. AdBREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP mission is $3 Nelson’s breast cancer support group meets at Community First Health Co-op (518 Lake Street) at noon every fourth Tuesday of the Canadian Parents for French will be hosting another fun filled Winter month. For more information call Alice at 250-352-6223 or Nadine Carnaval from 7 to 9 p.m. at Trafalgar School. Everyone—both Engat 250-359-7777. lish and French speaking—is welcome to attend this family friendly event that has a focus on all things French. Along with plenty of deNELSON AND AREA ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION RESOURCE CENTRE licious maple treats and baking, there will be DJ-hosted music and Open Wednesdays from 12 to 2 p.m. at 719 Vernon Street. Phone dancing, broomball, crafts, French quizzes, and more! Two dollar en250-352-6008 or visit nelsonelderabuseprevention.org try includes maple treat.
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STEPHEN HARPER! THE MUSICAL - Second City Touring Company Sunday, February 6th, 2011 at 8:00 pm Tickets: Adult, $25.00. Full Time Student, $20.00 Season Package (4+), $20.00
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Spiritbar
Ellison’s Market & Cafe Kootenay Pride
Below the Hume Hotel
523 Front Street
Various locations
Friday, February 4
Saturday, February 5
Saturday, February 12
Outcast for his unintentional destruction of Atlantis 11,000 years ago, DJ Deeps has resurfaced from hiding to share his story sonically with the world. Thousands of years in solitary training have enabled him to drop watery basslines and bottomless breaks, safely raising any party to its threshold. A known expert in Dirty Speckledbelly Bass and Grimey Tailfin Bass he always produces fresh plates filled with filthy whomp filets.
Valentines dance at the Royal with DJ Stoudy. Drink Specials and $10 admission at the door. Everyone welcome.
Thursday, February 17 Balls Beers and Queers monthly bowling night. 7 p.m. at the Savoy Lanes.
The Capitol Theatre
Saturday, February 5
421 Victoria Street — tickets at capitoltheatre.bc.ca
Friday, February 4 Rhoneil
Gisto
Last year’s Bob Marley celebration hosted by Gisto was such a big success that we are doing it again. This time, however, Gisto is fresh back from his trip to Jamaica and the reggae vibes are flowing strong. Guest DJs Dubconscious and Ben Lee will round out the night.
Friday, February 11
A Valentines Day weekend bass massacre featuring maybe the hottest producers in Canadian electronic music right now, Zeds Dead. They are returning to Spirit Bar with an exclusive two hour, two member set. Zeds Dead has built a reputation as remixers par excellence by pulling from a vast array of source material and molding it into their unique brand of dance-floor classics. Opening set by local star DJ Bryx and exclusive beatbox set by Robgoblin.
Acoustic Loki opens this week’s Unplugged Sessions. The group is composed of Heidi Bell, Mark McGivern and Randy Janzen. They will perform a mix of folk and contemporary music, taking songs and adding rich harmonies, a guitar and some a capella. Rhoneil will follow with anti-folk on guitar and vocals. This soldier of light has just returned from a musical journey stretching from Vancouver to San Francisco, New Orleans, and beyond. Along the way she was befriended by gypsies, a banjo-playing sailor who can peer into the future, and a handsome priest. She’ll perform old favorites, as well as new sonic visions captured on the road. Susu Robin has returned to Nelson after a year of traveling around B.C., Saskatchewan, and the Yukon. This past October, Susu released a CD titled Balloon String comprised of eleven ukulele/voice originals (whimsical, curious and poetic little stories of kittens, balloons, pileated woodpeckers and such). Susu plans to present her ukulele and vocal pieces, and perform a little Bach, Cole Porter and Scott Joplin on the piano as well.
Benwell Lounge
330 Baker Street
Friday, February 4
Woodhead of SaunaSessions.ca has been hard at work. His newest series of meaty disco arrangements, HISCORE 600 are being released on the PUNCHOUT/ Homebreakin’ label and to celebrate he’s laying down some dancefloor bombs alongside Rhapsody of Break The Stereo 93.5fm. Doors open at 9 p.m., admission $5.
Saturday, February 5
Three great west coast bands—one from Vancouver, two from Nelson—join together for a night of high energy rock and roll, no limit thrashing and smashing. Almanak, Nelson’s own powerhouse, will be joined by Louder Than Love and My Pet Lion for an amazing triple header that will leave you screaming for more. Admission $5, doors at 9 p.m.
Thursday, February 10 Alright all you saucebuckets and sass-ka-teers, it’s time for the annual Valentine’s Burlesque show! Scarlet Mary Rose and the Heavy Petal Burlesque present Aphrodite’s Dream. Starring the incorrigible Scarlet Mary Rose and a cast of gorgeous local dames. Show starts at 8 p.m and features all the glamorous trappings of the theatre and the musical talents of Varouj and the Very Burly Band. Tickets $20 at the box office.
Stephen Harper: The Musical Feb 6, 8 p.m.
Ballet Jörgen Coppélia Feb 20, 8 p.m.
Hume Hotel
Friday, February 11
The Royal
Master Pauline Bao and the Bao Academy of Tai Chi and Kung Fu would like to invite you to the first annual Bao Academy Chinese New Year Celebration. Get ready for some sword-swinging, knife-wielding, staff and spear smashing Kung Fu action from our brave 5-11 year olds, Yang Tai Chi performances by the adult classes, and a surprising and dangerous performance by Master Bao and her son George. The event also features traditional Chinese music, ang pao packets, dragons, balloons, a special Chinese New Year gift for all children and much more! Tickets are $4 for children, $6 for students and seniors, $8 for adults and $17 for a family of four. Show runs from 7 to 9 p.m.
Once-local jazz chanteuse Flora Ware returns to Nelson. Joining her will be the handsome and talented Cliff Maddix on guitar, Rob Johnson on bass, and Steve Parish on drums. Flora is excited to perform her newest original material, along with jazz and soul classics. This is a special early show. Doors at 7:30 p.m., music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets $10 at door.
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operation. And he’s sympathetic to Schmidt’s belief that his customers should be allowed to eat what they want, even if there are risks involved. “It raises some serious questions about where government might be overstepping the rights of people,� he says. “People that can make a conscious and well-informed decision aren’t allowed to do so.� Schmidt was eventually acquitted of all charges — but not before staging a 28-day hunger strike, dumping his high-profile legal advisor and taking on a pack of lawyers for “People that can the provincial governmake a conscious ment singlehandedly. and well-informed Since the verdict decision aren’t last year, the raw milk debate has reared its allowed to do so.� head in B.C., and it’s Declan O’Driscoll bringing O’Driscoll Filmmaker with it. Before heading to the FLIKS festival, he’ll screen Milk War in Vancouver in support of Chiliwack’s Home on the Range Farms, which is facing similar legal troubles. The man in charge of the farm’s case? None other than Michael Schmidt. Milk War is the first of six Canadian films screening at the Capitol Theatre February 11 and 12. The film begins at 7 p.m., and is followed by a question and answer session with O’Driscoll and Kootenay Co-Op radio’s Jon Steinman, host of Deconstructing Dinner. Admission is $10, with a full festival pass available for $30. Tickets are available in advance from Otter Books. For more information and a full schedule of films, visit flicks.ca/ festivals_canadian.html.
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Meadow Creek firmly on WorkSafe radar Continued from Page 1 The company was required to provide in writing the steps it would take to correct the infractions. WorkSafeBC regional prevention manager Shawn Mitton says this has since been done. “The firm did submit a notice of compliance,” he says. “The officer has done some follow up. He’s working with the firm on some of the items, both in the short and long term.” Compliance timelines are worked out based on risk to workers — highrisk activities are to be dealt with immediately, while matters relating to administration or training can be allowed more time to implement. However, because the mill was previously cited for similar violations, it may be fined. “[A] recommendation for an administrative penalty will be prepared and submitted to the prevention manager for approval,” the inspection report says. “A follow-up inspection will occur to authenticate appropriate compliance with the orders.” Fines are determined by the size of the employer and seriousness of the violations, to a maximum of about $565,000. During the inspection, the employer’s representative was told they had four hours to find a first-aid attendant or the operation would be shut down. They were also told their emergency transportation vehicle was unacceptable, in that it lacked required equipment, had garbage on the floor, and “workers were using lawn chairs for seating during transportation.” The company was ordered to clean and sanitize the vehicle, outfit it with proper equipment and seating, and stop using it for commuting purposes. The inspection further noted the company “has not insured that workplace conditions hazardous to the health or safety of workers are remedied, or ensured that workers are aware
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of all safety hazards they are likely to be exposed to, and made aware of their rights.” In particular, “The Mexican or migrant workers at this employer’s site had not been provided with a health and safety orientation and training specific to the young or new worker’s workplace.” Mitton said his understanding is the foreign workers have since returned to Mexico. Other infractions involved a loader repaired after an accident without consulting the manufacturer, a mobile crane that had not been regularly inspected, missing logbooks, and various equipment not properly guarded. The company was also cited for not maintaining several logging roads and bridges, and failing to use a traffic control system, which resulted in a near miss. Although Meadow Creek Cedar filed a compliance report stating it had dealt with some of these problems, follow-up inspections found that wasn’t the case. “Unsafe or harmful conditions… have not been remedied without delay,” the report says. “The employer
has had unsafe conditions brought to their attention regarding forest service roads and their resulting inspection of these non-compliance issues… have not been dealt with in an appropriate time frame.” Mitton says that doesn’t necessarily mean the employer did nothing, but they didn’t achieve the level of compliance required. Meadow Creek Cedar has complied with three other orders to WorkSafeBC’s satisfaction, dealing with the planer, hazardous areas, and personal locks. Mitton says it’s not unusual following a thorough inspection of a plant for many problems to be flagged, “but when we have that many orders it does raise a concern for us, and we pay a lot of attention to those issues.” In 2005, Tricon Construction of Vancouver bought all of Meadow Creek Cedar’s shares from a Japanese company. Tricon’s president, Dale Kooner, is also president of Can-Pacific Packers Inc. of Surrey. Phone and email messages left for Kooner and local management at Meadow Creek Cedar were not returned. The mill employs about 30 people.
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‘It was mission barely possible’ GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter
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Boxing Day came late for the Kaslo and District Public Library. Over the last few weeks, an army of volunteers helped the library move to a Front Street storefront expected to be its home for the next eight months — the result of ongoing restoration work to the 113-year-old village office, where the library occupies the basement. While it was initially thought the library might only have to close for two weeks and the collection could be draped during that time, it became apparent the ceiling had to be torn out for duct work and wiring, so they would need to pack up. “It was a very big project,” says library director Eva Kelemen. “It was mission barely possible.” They learned just before Christmas they had to move, but due to the holidays weren’t able to secure a temporary location in the former Fern’s Flowers until January 6. Kelemen measured the 1,200 square foot space four days later and spent all night drafting a floor plan, “because there was no time to lose... We had 25 days total to get it done.” She figured out how many books would fit the industrial shelving the village was buying — only about half the collection, it turned out. The rest would go into storage in the basement of the villageowned Kemball building. The collection was split both physically and in the computer system, so they could track what went where. Packing of items bound for storage began January 14, while the weather was dry. The library stayed open until the 24th and then closed for one week. “We had a work party build the shelves when the library was still open, and then Wednesday the 26th was our boxing day,” Kelemen says. “We had 16 volunteers, but
The Kaslo library is in a new location on Front Street during restoration to the village office. “Boxing Day usually falls December 26,” library director Eva Kelemen says. “We had it January 26.”
LIBRARY ON THE MOVE Items in the Kaslo library collection: 12,943 Items placed in storage: 6,156 Boxes moved to the new location: 300 Boxes placed in storage: 177 Volunteers involved in the move: 60, including eight from Katimivik Total volunteer hours: At least 315, based on sign-up sheets Duration of the move: 16 days (January 14 to 30) Size of the temporary location: 1,200 square feet Estimated time the library will stay there: Eight months didn’t have enough boxes.” Two people went around town, grabbing every box in sight. They finally ran out with 30 to 40 shelves left and had to stop, deciding to return once other boxes were unpacked. In the next few days, people brought trucks and a trailer to move furniture and prepared the new space. Then Saturday was the big moving day. “We had 25 volunteers that day, including all the Katimivik crew,” Kelemen says. “By noon we had 300 boxes moved in, coming in the front and back doors.” The boxes were numbered, colour coded, and labelled by sections. They were piled approximately where they were supposed to go, sorted, and then shelvers went to work. At one point, however, it looked like they were running out of space. “I had to run home and empty an ugly kitchen shelf unit,” Kelemen laughs.
“I threw all my jars on the floor and came back with it so the adult fiction could fit.” Everything was on the shelves the same day. The library reopened Wednesday and, although smaller, it will maintain the same hours, programs, and services — including story time, interlibrary loans, and public computer terminals. The books in storage, however, will be inaccessible. Kelemen expects the move home in a few months to be much easier, in part because they mapped the collection and know exactly where everything goes. In the meantime, she’s letting out a well-deserved sigh of relief. “It was fabulous to see people come out and make it happen in this amount of time,” she says. The village covered the relocation costs and loaned staff to help.
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History First in a Series of West Kootenay-Related Lists
Five men who died twice
The West Kootenay is filled with historical quirks, geographical curiosities, and fascinating footnotes. Who better to present these lists than our own reporter Greg Nesteroff, who has a long list of, well, lists. We’re pleased to introduce this new regular feature that will present knowledge you never thought you would need but will somehow be better off knowing. We start with a group of five who had the unnerving experience of reading their own obituaries ... GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter
JOHN HOUSTON elson’s founding mayor was twice considered gone before his time. In 1906, a rumor circulated that he had been killed in Nevada, but it proved to be mistaken identity. Four years later, Houston literally read his own obituary in the Vancouver Province while ailing from pneumonia. He reportedly asked that the paper not bother with a correction, as he planned to make good on the story. He died in Quesnel days later and was brought back to Nelson for the largest funeral the city had ever seen.
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JOHN SANDON he namesake of the Slocan Valley ghost town was reported lost on Kootenay Lake in 1890 when his boat and hat were found floating after a storm. Shortly thereafter, two bodies were recovered from the lake, and it was believed Sandon’s was among them. Yet he reappeared
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days later, vigorously denying his death. He said he wasn’t “fool enough to get into water that he couldn’t wade through to shore, should he be upset.” The incident eerily presaged his actual passing in 1893, when he left his ranch for Ainsworth along with Kenneth McLeod. Their overturned boat was found on the lake, and they were presumed drowned. However, the Kaslo Slocan Examiner wrote, “no one knows that John Sandown [sic] really met his death from drowning or that he is really dead at all.” His mother and siblings suspected foul play, disputing a will that left his ranch to a hired man named Joseph Hetherington.
ELI CARPENTER he circus tightropewalker turned prospector, who helped start the Silvery Slocan rush by discovering the Payne mine, departed for the Klondike in the fall of 1897 with Peter McNichol. When nothing was heard from them for close to a year, he was given up for dead. However, Carpenter was soon reported alive and well, and “expected to turn up in the spring with either news of another big strike or with a large bundle of the finest furs.” Still, it had been a harrowing journey. He arrived alone in Dawson “nearly starving and almost naked,” and considered the journey his greatest achievement. Friends said that given matches and a small sack of salt, he could stay in
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the mountains for months. Carpenter died for real in 1917 at Annis, near Salmon Arm, where he was a watchman for a lumber company. Some history books, however, still say he perished en route to the Yukon. Carpenter Creek, which runs through Sandon and New Denver, is named for him.
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FRED STARKEY John Houston reads his own obituary, depicted s Nelsonin the Victoria Daily Times of March 5, 1910. based commissioner Where this notion RAY BRANDON of the Associated he manager originated is unclear. Boards of Trade of of the Jeanne There’s nothing to Eastern British Russell Co., suggest he was even Columbia, Starkey a travelling theatrihere then, much less kept a mini-museum cal troupe, Brandon involved in anything in his office, includgave movie star Boris fatal. ing artifacts such as Karloff his first acting Passing through Eli Carpenter’s pick job in 1911. Colville a few and shovel (which (Karloff actually months later, Branalas, have long since misremembered his don stopped at the disappeared). stage debut as occurnewspaper office Like Carpenter, he was wrongly believed ring in Nelson; while to read the account he performed here of his demise. He to have checked out twice, including on remarked: “I will on his way to the his 24th birthday, his send this notice to Klondike. Starkey left first show was probsome of my creditors, England for Canada ably in Vernon or which will save me at 16 and wrote his Salmon Arm.) the embarrassment of sister from Winnipeg In October 1912, receiving statements that he was joining a report appeared from them.” the gold rush. Howin a Colville newsBrandon was killed ever, he lost touch paper that Brandon in a car accident in with his family, who had died in Nelson. Oregon in 1933. then read someone of the same name had died in the region. They took his silence as confirmation. As Walter McRaye recounted in Town Hall Tonight, after rambling around the west for years and finally settling in Nelson, Starkey returned home for a visit. He showed up on the doorstep of his brother John, who didn’t recognize him. “I’m Fred,” he said. John replied: “What — our Fred? Oh no, you’re not. He’s dead.” Fred strode into the house and rattled off family names until his shaken sibling conceded he was still alive. Starkey died in Nelson in 1931.
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ne of the biggest boosts the Kootenay Carshare Co-op ever received was when the price of gas skyrocketed in 2006, suddenly making many motorists think about how much it cost to run their vehicles. “Car sharing became more popular,” says manager Colleen Matte. “People didn’t know what it was before.” Back then they were still the Nelson Carshare, a fledgling organization started around 1998 when a group of friends decided they didn’t each need to own a vehicle. More people found out and wanted to join, and it was formally incorporated in 2001. After a few years, a truck was added, further encouraging new members. “It was very slow process, Matte says. “Often they were relying on members’
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Colleen Matte of the Kootenay Carshare Co-op says they’ve grown in members, branches, and fleet size since their humble beginnings.
credit cards to keep things going. There were times they thought they would lose the truck. But the dedication of the core group kept it going.” They opened branches in Kaslo and Revelstoke, and Kimberley and Fernie subsequently came on board as well. The co-op now has 182 members and 19 vehicles, and most branches have trucks. “We grow every year. We’re always looking at buying newer, better, more efficient vehicles and we’re in a solid financial place,” Matte says. “Other carshares are quite envious, because we’re not in debt.” Barry Nelson, a retired bank manager and business owner, brought the co-op to the point where in August 2009 they were able to hire Matte as the first staff member. Until then, volunteers did everything. “A lot of things
that developed the carshare to this point were because of the members’ willingness to work in trade for carshare use,” she says. Kootenay Carshare is different than others across Canada in several ways. First, it is the only rurally-based one. Most carshares rely on population density to be successful, with lots of short trips, but around here getting to a neighbouring community often means driving 40 km or more. In reflection of that, Matte says they have the lowest rates. Also unusual is their fleet, which consists of mostly older models. In fact, the Honda Civic that gave the co-op its start is still used as an administrative and spare vehicle. “We prevent cars from being scrapped,” Matte says. “We repair them and make sure they run well a lot longer than they
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might have. Nobody really has a fleet like ours.” She says some members use the vehicles regularly, while others might only do so a few times a year. “We typically say if you’re going to be using a vehicle less than four times a week or less than 10,000 km per year, it’s going to be more affordable than owning your own.” Members pay $500 for a lifetime share, and per-kilometer and per-hour rates, but no fuel charges. Booking is done on-line. The nine vehicles parked around Nelson can be signed out on as little as 15 minutes’ notice, and used as long as the member wants. Kootenay Carshare’s office is at 410B Hall Street. They’re open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m and can also be reached at 250-352-2033 or carshare coop@gmail. com.
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elson’s coffee dynasty has staked claim to a new location. Anybody who has strolled through the downtown this past week will have noticed there are some big changes in store at the corner of Ward and Baker. One of Nelson’s original cafes — Jigsaws — has changed hands and is now undergoing renovations in anticipation of an early March relaunch. The new owner is 30-yearold Amy Stewart, whose family is no stranger to the world of lattes and espressos. Amy’s mom Jennifer Gare bought the Dominion Cafe in the late 1990s and then started Grounded in 2004. Though mom has retired from the coffee business, her oldest daughter happily waded into the biz when she purchased Jigsaws from founder and local coffee shop pioneer Sandra Barton at the end of January. “I learned a few things from my mom along the way,” Stewart says. “I had an idea of what I was getting into.” Amy is the oldest of four Stewart sisters. A standout soccer player in high school and at Simon Fraser University, the young businesswoman returned to Nelson last year to raise her young son. Like her mom, Amy will keep family close. Sister Heather is helping with the renovations and will do some barista work when the cafe opens next month. Currently the Stewart sisters are gutting the place. They will repaint, add new flooring, new seating and a new name which will be unveiled next month. “There will be a new concept. It will be quite a shift,” Amy says. She is shooting for an early
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Young businesswoman Amy Stewart recently bought Jigsaws and is currently renovating the cafe. The new look and new name will be unveiled in early March.
March opening. “It’s great for walk-by and this space is beautiful,” she says. “The windows are huge... I just love it.”
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t’s official, Nelson has a new scooter shop. New Age Scooters opened this week. There was free coffee, donuts, pop and even a chocolate fountain with fresh fruit that added a touch of class. There were shiny new scooters to check out plus small ATVs (for kids and adults) as well as gloves, helmets, backpacks, locks and other scooter accessories. Owner Peter Gallant
says if you are fed up with the skyrocketing cost of gas ($1.18/litre at last report) this might be an exciting new idea to check out. The gas-powered scooters are environmentally friendly, easy to operate, quiet and affordable (not only to purchase but to insure as well). Added bonus... parking for scooters is free in Nelson. The new scooter shop is located in downtown Nelson at 721F Front Street (directly across from the NDCC). If you have any business news you would like to share with the community, email me at editor@nelsonstar.com
NELSON ROTARY CLUB Now accepting applications for the ADVENTURE
The Rotary Adventure In Citizenship Program, now in its 62nd year, is intended to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of citizenship in Canada. It poses questions to the participants concerning the ethical and moral dimensions of citizenship in a rapidly changing world. It challenges participants to consider how a country as large and diverse as Canada can foster amongst its citizens a sense not only of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship but also commitment to the values we hold as Canadians. The program provides a unique opportunity for participants to meet their peers from every part of Canada and to discuss and debate with them issues facing Canada today. It also gives participants the opportunity to see “behind the scenes” at many of our national institutions, a rare opportunity! Selected students must be between the ages of 16 and 19 years of age (on May 1, 2011), enrolled in and attending school, Grade 11 or 12, and preferably considering a career in the applicable program. To enable the selection committee to assess the candidate’s interest and capabilities, a written outline on why the candidate wishes to attend the conference, is required to be submitted by 1:00 pm on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 to Christopher Fairbanks at 404 Vernon Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4E5. The program includes billets for the out of town students and local transportation. Travel arrangements and expenses are provided by the nelson Rotary Club. For more information and application forms, contact Chris Fairbank at 250-352-5371.
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New Age Scooters owner Peter Gallant at the grand opening.
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Unemployed? Looking for Work? New Career?
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Kootenay International Junior Hockey League
Leafs get final regular season shot at Rebels ANDREA KLASSEN Nelson Star Reporter
As the KIJHL’s regular season winds down, the pressure on the Nelson Junior Leafs continues. After two consecutive games against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks, the Leafs have another home-andhome ahead of them this weekend against an even tougher rival.
“They’re [Rebels] not going to lose too many games, but when you get to the playoffs it’s an entirely new season.” Chris Shaw Leafs Head Coach
The Leafs host the Castlegar Rebels Friday night at 7 p.m. in the Nelson and District Community Complex, before heading down the highway for an away battle Saturday. The Rebels come into the two game set perched atop the Neil Murdoch division, and only two points behind the Kootenay Conference leading Fernie Ghostriders. But while they’ve posted wins in nine of their last 10 games, the Rebels’ only recent blemish came the last time they set foot in the
NDCC. The late January game saw the Leafs finally break a five-game losing streak against the Rebels, winning the contest 5-3. With what had become one of the Leafs’ biggest stumbling blocks finally conquered, head coach and general manager Chris Shaw says he’s hoping to see another strong outing when Castlegar returns to town. “We can play with them,” he says. “This last month I thought we played some pretty good hockey. We had a couple overtime losses, some really close games. I think we’re moving in the right direction, and to play against a team like Castlegar, they’re just any other team in the league.” This is the last time Nelson will play a Murdoch team in the regular season. (Another two game series with the Creston Valley Thundercats rounds out the schedule next weekend.) But if the team can make it past Beaver Valley in the first round of post-season action, it’s more than likely they’ll have to face the Rebels once again. “They’ve clinched the division and they’re a confident bunch over there, and they’re a good hockey team,” notes Shaw. “They’re not going to lose too many games. But when you get to the playoffs it’s an entirely new season.”
KIJHL Stats League Standings
As of February 2 Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W L Castlegar 45 38 7 Beaver Valley 45 29 13 Nelson 46 24 19 Spokane 46 18 25 Grand Forks 44 7 36
T 0 0 0 1 0
OTL 0 3 3 2 1
P 76 61 51 39 15
Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W Fernie 45 38 Creston Valley 46 24 Golden 46 21 Kimberley 46 16 Columbia Val. 47 10
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Okanagan Division TEAM GP Osoyoos 45 Kelowna 46 Princeton 46 Penticton 47
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Doug Birks Division TEAM GP Revelstoke 46 Kamloops 45 Sicamous 44 N. Okanagan 45
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Latest Scores Friday, February 4 Castlegar at Nelson, 7 p.m. NDCC Kamloops at Revelstoke North Okanagan at Princeton Osoyoos at Kelowna Sicamous at Beaver Valley Spokane at Grand Forks Creston Valley at Fernie Golden at Columbia Valley Saturday, February 5 Nelson at Castlegar Princeton at Penticton Revelstoke at Kelowna North Okanagan at Kamloops Sicamous at Spokane Golden at Fernie Grand Forks at Beaver Valley Kimberley at Creston Valley Sunday, February 6 Grand Forks at Spokane Osoyoos at North Okanagan
Nelson Leafs Leaders
Andrea Klassen photo
Nelson Leafs newcomer Jeff Hodgkinson and his teammates battled the Beaver Valley Nitehawks hard last weekend, but came up empty in the points department. This weekend the locals take on the Neil Murdoch Division powerhouse Castlegar in a two-game set starting tonight in Nelson.
PLAYER Colton Schell Joel Stewart Gavin Currie Marcus Dahl Riley Henderson Cody Abbey Taylor O’Neil Braeden Hikichi Patrick Martens Jeff Hodgkinson Dustin Johnson Cam Dobransky
LEAFS HOCKEY
As of February 2 Position GP Forward 45 Forward 40 Forward 33 Forward 41 Defence 38 Forward 29 Defence 46 Defence 44 Forward 42 Forward 37 Forward 12 Forward 34
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ARE YOU A YOUNG ACHIEVER?
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Attack of the Bombers
Andrea Klassen photo
The L.V. Rogers junior boys and girls teams hosted a six-team tournament this past weekend at The Hangar in Fairview. The powerful boys team (above) came away with the tournament title after crushing Trailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s J.L. Crowe 81-23 and defeating Invermereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s David Thompson 57-24. The girls squad battled hard, but dropped two one-point games. The LVR girls lost 33-22 to Rossland and 43-42 to David Thompson. The senior Bomber teams host their own tournament this weekend at the local high school. Games go Friday night and all day Saturday.
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Thank you Nelson Ladies Curling Bonspiel January 22 & 23, 2011 wishes to thank the following Sponsors for their generous donations and community spirit. DINNER SPONSOR Save On Foods WINE SPONSOR Vincor Ltd. CALCUTTA SPONSOR Yellowhead Road & Bridge EVENT A SPONSORS Nelson Ladies Bonspiel Granite Pointe Golf Course Bank of Montreal Annieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clothing Balfour Golf Course Whitewater Ski Resort Shalimar Health Spa EVENT B SPONSORS Nelson Ladies Bonspiel Sacred Stone Massage Nelson Chiropractic Services Maison Curves VOA Wine Guys Castlegar Golf Course EVENT C SPONSORS Chatters Mainstreet Diner Snowpack Otter Books
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Wild Action for Female â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cats
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Kootenay Midget Wildcats forward Katie Yuris ďŹ ghts off the check of an Okanagan Rockets player last Sunday at the Nelson and District Community Complex. The female midget team lost 4-0 to Okanagan on Saturday and lost a 5-3 thriller on Sunday. The Wildcats are back in action this weekend in Nelson. They play the Prince George Cougars on Saturday at the Civic Centre starting at 3:30 p.m. and Sunday morning at the NDCC at 7:45 a.m.
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Turmoil in the Middle East
Local flees Egyptian crisis GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter
A Slocan Valley woman has returned to Canada from Egypt amid political protests aimed at ousting president Hosni Mubarak. Mekaila Frajman, 24, arrived in Edmonton this week after a long journey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty bagged,â&#x20AC;? says her sister Kamala Davies, a local realtor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I talked to her Wednesday night. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just happy to be home, and trying to get her bearings straight.â&#x20AC;? Davies says Frajman was torn about leaving the country where she has taught for close to two years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think she wanted
to go. She has a real passion for Egypt. She loves her job, enjoys the people she works with and her students. But it came to a point where all of us on this end were worried sick.â&#x20AC;? During the protests, Frajman holed up in her apartment. She taught biology, chemistry, and math at the British Columbia Canadian International School in the Cairo suburb of Maadi, where she was among 30 faculty from B.C. Frajman graduated from Mount Sentinel and the University of Alberta, where she took her teacher training. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was looking for work as a new teacher, and
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was offered an opportunity that would give her the option to travel,â&#x20AC;? Davies says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She jumped on it.â&#x20AC;?
â&#x20AC;&#x153;I talked to her Wednesday night. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just happy to be home and trying to get her bearings straight.â&#x20AC;? Kamala Davies Sister
Her friend and mentor, Peter Stoll, has been teaching at the same school since 2007. Aside from flight delays, Frajman didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any
trouble leaving the country. Her family booked her ticket before foreign affairs announced it would help Canadians leave. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were concerned whether she would be able to make it to the airport, but she did and went on her scheduled flight home,â&#x20AC;? Davies says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think she made a selfish decision [to leave]. She made it for her family.â&#x20AC;? From Cairo, Frajman flew to Frankfurt, and was supposed to go to Toronto. But because of a large snowstorm there, the flight was redirected to Calgary. She finally made it back to Edmonton on Wednesday afternoon.
Funding Available for Youth Projects Columbia Basin Youth Grants is a program that funds projects that benefit Basin youth, develop youth leadership skills, and meaningfully involve youth in the planning, development and implementation of the project. The next deadline for applications is Monday 'FCSVBSZ Contact Michelle dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Entremont, Basin Youth Liaison to discuss your project at cbtyouth@cbt.org or by calling 1.800.505.8998 X X X D C U P S H t
Council of Canadians
Coping With Dementia
Trade agreement to be discussed
Nelson caregivers sought for new program
SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star
The Nelson Chapter of the Council of Canadians and MP Alex Atamanenko (B.C. Southern Interior) have invited international trade critic Peter Julian to speak at a public forum in Nelson next week on the Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;European trade agreement and its threats to Canadian sovereignty. The agreement is officially known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the European Union. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are extremely pleased to have Peter Julian able to visit the West Kootenay and speak to us about this deal that is being negotiated behind closed doors and without meaningful public consultation,â&#x20AC;? said Sandra Nelken, local contact for the Nelson chapter of the Council of Canadians. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything from how we produce energy, grow food and supply water, to public services and intellectual property rights â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all of this is on the table,â&#x20AC;? she added. As the NDP international trade critic, Julian has visited Nelson before, speaking to an overflow meeting of more than 400 people in Nelson about the Security and Prosperity Partnership agreement in January 2008. Guest speakers representing other levels of government and sectors of the community will join Julian for a panel discussion with the public following the speech. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is imperative that the public learns more about these trade negotiations, and helps call for a deal that actually benefits the citizens of Canada and the EU, rather than catering to a handful of big corporate interests,â&#x20AC;? added Atamanenko. The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 11 at Nelson United Church.
SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star
An innovative educational program starting in early March will help caregiving family members from Nelson deal with the loss and grief issues associated with dementia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The dementia journey requires ongoing adjustment to many changes over a long period of time that result in feelings of loss,â&#x20AC;? explains project leader Dr. Penny MacCourt, from the Centre on Aging at the University of Victoria. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You are witnessing the progression of your family memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dementia. The progression results in many changes: in your relationship, in shared activities, in roles and responsibilities, in dreams and plans for the future, and in living circumstances, to name just a few.â&#x20AC;? The new Coping with Transitions program will connect residents with a skilled registered coach with extensive knowledge and experience in counselling caregivers of people with a dementia. Coaching is being offered in both online and telephone group formats, allowing participants to share experiences and to learn from each other, says
MacCourt. The choice or phone or online groups provides convenience, since participants donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to leave their homes, and accessibility, which is vital for those living in rural areas. Interested caregivers in the Nelson area can choose from four options: t " UFMFQIPOF HSPVQ SVOning Mondays from March 14 through April 18, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. t " UFMFQIPOF HSPVQ SVOning Thursdays from March 17 through April 24, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. t "O POMJOF HSPVQ SVOOJOH Tuesdays from March 8 through April 12 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. t "O POMJOF HSPVQ SVOOJOH Tuesdays from March 8 through April 12 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Interested residents must pre-register for the program by contacting MacCourt toll-free at 1-877-244-0419. She will explain the research project, answer any questions, and provide assessment forms that are required before the first meeting. Coping with Transitions aims to identify tools and strategies for weathering the losses and provide a greater number of options for caregivers to better meet their needs.
WHO WILL BE
NELSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 2010 CITIZEN
OF THE YEAR? The Nelson Knights of Columbus are seeking nominations to recognize an individual who has made the greatest contribution through volunteerism. Nomination forms and cover letter are available at Nelson City Hall, Chamber of Commerce and Sonjaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s China Cabinet. Nominations close at 4:00 p.m. February 28, 2011 Knights of Columbus 813 Ward Street Nelson V1L 1T4
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Community A Noisy Read Literacy is alive and “noisy” at South Nelson School. On Wednesday, students at South Nelson along with parents, teachers and teachers’ aides moved into multi-age groups to hear stories read aloud at the “Noisy Read” in honour of family literacy. February is Family Literacy Month at South Nelson. Students and families are also recommending their favourite books which are being displayed in the school library.
Slocan Scrabble success SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star
The Slocan Valley Scrabble Club’s first annual scrabble tournament was a great success. Thirteen players attended the event which was held at the Slocan City Legion Hall on January 22. Participants came from all around the area including Castlegar, Shoreacres, Nelson, Winlaw, and New Denver. Luke Wells had the highest game score in the four-players category and was awarded a signed print donated by Winlaw artist Pam Sims. Luke also won highest singleword score in the four-players category and received a Typo
game donated by Secret Garden Toys of Nelson. In the two-players category, highest game score went to Joyce Kozdrowski, and highest single-word score was won by Alan Brown. Evan Butler of Winlaw, age nine, won a prize for being the youngest player. Alan Brown, organizer of the event and spokesman for the scrabble club, said they donated the admission fees and food concession sales to the Slocan Community Library. The club meets in that library at 710 Harold Street every Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Email Brown at alanneil2@ymail.com for details.
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Auditions for â&#x20AC;&#x153;KHAOSâ&#x20AC;?, The Opera. The Amy Ferguson Institute invites experienced musicians interested in singing a role in the June 2011 initial â&#x20AC;&#x153;workshoppingâ&#x20AC;? of Don Macdonald and Nicola Harwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new opera, KHAOS, to audition for solo roles on Sunday, February 13th. For more information and to schedule an audition call Marty Horswill at 250-352-2595 or e-mail mar-lena@shaw.ca. Performers will be modestly remunerated for their participation in this 3-day workshop. Singers experienced in vocal styles other than opera are also encouraged to audition. Visit khaosopera.com to learn more about this exciting opera that will premiere in Nelson in 2012
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A-DEBT-FREE Life. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll help you. Call MNP 877-898-2580. Free consultation.Creditor proposals, trustee in bankruptcy, 320-1620 Dickson Ave. Kelowna - Resident ofďŹ ce. Appointments available in your area COORDINATOR Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Outreach - Castlegar Community Services requires Coordinator for community development initiatives. See www.cdcss.ca for details. Gold Island Forest Products Ltd. is currently looking for experienced lumber graders and sawmill employees. Please apply in person with a current resume to 2896 Sentinel Road in South Slocan or call Silvia at 250-359-7000 with any questions
Careers at CBT CBT has an opening in the Castlegar office for a Communications Coordinator (full-time, 15-month term). A detailed description of duties, skills and qualifications can be viewed at www.cbt.org/careers or requested from Debra Stewart at 1.800.505.8998. Please forward resumes to dstewart@cbt.org by noon (Pacific) February 7, 2011 for consideration.
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PUBLIC SERVICES/CATALOGUING LIBRARY TECHNICIAN Applications are invited for a Library Technician who will be responsible for circulation functions, interlibrary loans, assisting patrons in the use of online databases, cataloguing, maintaining the integrity of the library bibliographic database and other related duties. Qualifications include the completion of a two-year Library Technician Diploma, one year post-secondary education, and three to four years of library experience including two years of cataloguing using MARC and AACR2. FULL-TIME, REGULAR: commencing immediately. Competition #06. Closing: February 11, 2011. Visit our website for details on this and other career opportunities. Selkirk College Human Resources 301 Frank Beinder Way, Castlegar, BC V1N 4L3 250.365.1390 | postings@selkirk.ca
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Our busy Service Department has an immediate opening for a qualiÂżed service technician. GM training is an asset but is not mandatory. The ideal candidate will have good computer skills and will be able to work as a member of a team. We provide competitive wages and an excellent beneÂżts package.
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.
Columbia Power Corporation (CPC), a Crown Corporation wholly owned and operated by the Province of British Columbia, is a hydroelectric generation company, located in Castlegar, BC. Columbia Power owns three hydroelectric generating facilities with its joint venture partner, the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) and is currently developing the Waneta Expansion Project with CBT and Fortis Inc.
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As part of the Operations & Environment group and reporting to the Director, Operations & Environment, the successful candidate will increase the reliability of the Hydro Power Facilities by championing and improving the effectiveness of the operations and maintenance (O&M) procedures employed by the O&M contractor. This position maintains expert knowledge of facility equipment and leads all planning for equipment maintenance and replacement, as well as provides equipment maintenance expectations to the Hydro Power Facilities O&M contractors through regular communication and periodic audits.
Castlegar Toyota is looking for an Accountant to join our team. The successful candidate must have accounting experience or be enrolled in the CMA/CGA program. This position will appeal to someone who likes to work closely with management to monitor and improve dealership performance.
The ideal candidate will have an Engineering degree in Mechanical or Reliability engineering with 10 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in hydroelectric facilities. Candidates must have three years experience managing equipment reliability and must be registered or eligible to register with APEGBC. Demonstrated communication and project management skills, and the ability to interpret and analyze technical information are essential.
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t Request for Proposals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Land Conservation Initiative Evaluation. Deadline February 28, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. MST. Contact Tiffany Postma at tpostma@cbt.org.
Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to visit the Careers section of our website at www.columbiapower.org. Closing date for this position is February 14, 2011.
Additional details at www.cbt.org/opportunities or by calling 1.800.505.8998.
Please refer to Job #1104 when submitting your application.
Craig Kalawsky President and General Manager Castlegar Toyota craig@castlegar.toyota.ca
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ALL TYPES of hay for sale! all in medium squares (3x4x8). For all your Dairy, Horse, Feeder Hay needs, visit www.hubkahay.com or call Cale @ 403-635-0104. Delivery available and Min order is a semi-load.
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4800 sq ft. Commercial space with parking, above bowling alley. Ph 250-551-5035
2007 HONDA CIVIC loaded, 5 spd, 34,000km, warranty, mint cond, c/w snow tires on rims, $15,995 (250)421-0925
Beautiful downtown professional /office building for lease, 601 Kootenay St. 825-9932
‘98 Subaru Impreza. 5 dr, 5 speed, good winter tires. 230,000km. $2950 obo. 250-354-8512
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call Shelley Cameron, Estate Administrator at 1-800-661-3661 today, to set up your FREE consultation in Nelson, Donna Michalcheon CA, CIRP,KPMG Inc. Trustee in Bankruptcy, #300-3205-32nd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 9A2
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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com WHEELCHAIR: MWC-Orion II 2014 Full tilt manual. Clean, fully functional, mint condition. Includes optional padded foot plates, extra padded seat cushion & head rest. Used for 5 months. New was over $3000. Asking $1650. Pierce 250-354-1944.
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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
Legal Services ICBC, MVA’S, SLIP & FALL or Any Injury? MARCO D. CEDRONE Making The Difference in Personal Injury Claims! 24hrs.1-866-913-3110 Cascade Law Corporation
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Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping COLLEEN NAHNYCHUK Bookkeeping - By Appt Tel 250-551-7054 Fax 1-888-3704938 cntaxprep@gmail.com
Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning. Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)
Misc Services ORCA TRUCKS FOR HIRE: Will do dump runs, moving etc. Call Patrick, 250-505-0612.
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BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $2.05/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger $3/lb TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston
A-STEEL Shipping Containers/Bridges Super Sale On NowNew/Used/Damaged. BEST PRICES. 20’24’,40’,45’,48’,53’ Insulated Reefer Containers 20’40’48’53’ CHEAP 40’ Farmers Specials all under $2,200! Semi Trailers for hi way & storage. We are Overstocked, Delivery BC & AB 1-866-528-7108 Call 24 hours www.rtccontainer.com A-STEEL Shipping Containers/Bridges Super Sale On NowNew/Used/Damaged. BEST PRICES. 20’24’,40’,45’,48’,53’ Insulated Reefer Containers 20’40’48’53’ CHEAP 40’ Farmers Specials all under $2,200! Semi Trailers for hi way & storage. We are Overstocked, Delivery BC & AB 1-866-528-7108 Call 24 hours www.rtccontainer.com
Duplex / 4 Plex NELSON- 2 bdrm, 1/2 duplex, recently renovated, deck, yard, parking. NS/NP. Refs. $995. Avail Mar 1. (250)354-1030.
Sporting Goods Skis for sale: 170 cm Volkl Kiku. Freeride bindings, like new. $900 obo. 250-319-3648
Homes for Rent NELSON, dwntwn. Lakeview, garden, yard, 2bdrm, 1 bath, basement, storage. 352-5810 Winlaw area, newer cottage. Quiet valley views, suits 2 people. $775. 250-226-0034. www.merryproperties.com
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Subaru Legacy 2001 All Wheel Drive with only 105,000 km’s FOR SALE - $9,900. Excellent condition... only highway driven... includes roof racks, winter and summer tires, rubber mats (even for the back), power locks, windows and mirrors. Call 250-352-2449 to see.
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WANT a life style change? 100 Mile House welcomes you. Cariboo Garden Apt. Bright, clean, 1 block from hospital and shopping, seniors welcome. Willing to help fire victims. 1bdrm. $550/mo. 2bdrm. $650/mo. (1-250)3950809 or (1-250)395-0168
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Cars - Domestic 1985 - BUICK SKYLARK, 4dr, rebuilt carb + motor. Good snow & all-season tires. Runs well. $850 obo. 250-352-0975
Six Mile 1bdrm furnished suites, N/P,N/S. $750 utilities incl,monthly.250-825-9421
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MIRROR LAKE Gambrel style 3 bd 2 bt. Great views. .86 ac. $375,000. Call David Gentles.
NEW 1/2 duplex. Quality construction, open concept 3 bd 3 bt. Full basement. $329,000 ea. HST incl. Call John Knox.
LONGBEACH. 4-level split. Spacious 4 bd, deck, gardens, garage. Private 1/2 ac. $389,000. Call David Gentles
6-MILE Great Starter home on .38 ac. 3 bd, 3 bt. Deck. Suite possible. $299,000. Call David Gentles.
UPPER KASLO. Beautifully expanded spacious open 3+ bd home. Garage, deck & bonus room. $356,000. Call David Gentles.
KAYS RD. 2,012 sf 3bd 2bt Rancher on 2.46 private acres. Separate Shop. $424,900. Call David Gentles.
YMIR - 4 bd 2 bt home on spacious lot. Many upgrades. Ready to move into! $299,000. Call Burke Jones.
UPHILL RANCHER. 3 bd 2 bt. Level lot. Fenced. Bachelor suite potential. $359,000. Call David Gentles.
UPHILL 1.5 storey home. Lots of improvements Corner Lot. In-law suite. $300,000. Call Burke Jones.
KRESTOVA 7.9 Acres. Level/fenced. Private treed setting. 3 bd 1 bt home. $365,000. Call Burke Jones.
HERITAGE LODGE. circa 1920. Majestic 8 bd 6 bt, w/ suite. Maintained Heritage thru-out. Lake views. Treed & private 3.43 Ac. $995,000. Call David Gentles.
TOAD MOUNTAIN LOG. Exquisite home on 2.77 ac. Separate, heated garage, Lake views. Suite. $569,900. Call John Knox.
Dave Gentles 250.354.8225
Burke Jones 250.354.8515
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DUPLEX Each unit is 1000 sf. A 3 bd & a 2 bd. Easy to rent. Close to downtown. $329,000. Call David Gentles
PRIVATE .42 ac south of Nelson. 2 bd Mobile, addition & 2 garages. $249,900. Call Burke Jones.
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POPOU RD 4.96 private ac. 3bd 3bt. Elevator, Shop, Garage. + 2bd Mobile. $425,000. Call Burke Jones. UPHILL. Pride of ownership!! Classic decor. 3bd 3bt walk-up. Quick possession. Suite potential. $490,000. Call David Gentles. FORT SHEPPARD Unique frame & log design. Upgraded 4bd 3bt. 3 levels. Views. Huge decks. $549,000. Call David Gentles. FAIRVIEW Two bdrm starter home on 60 x 110 corner lot. Potential!! $249,000. Call David Gentles.
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CLASSIC CHARACTER HOME 5bd 3bt 2 storey. Uphill. Legal 1 bd suite. Dble corner view lot. $579,000. Call John Knox
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SLOCAN RIVER RD. Pristine 83 acres @ Cougar Bluffs. Private wilderness. $374,900. Call Burke Jones.
WATERFRONT. 55’ level beach, 2 storey home, foreshore lease & marina. $599,000. Vacant adjoining lot with 52’ of waterfront available for $374, 900. Call Burke Jones.
BOSUN’S REACH. A pristine development of private acreages above Slocan Lake near New Denver. Sizes range from 4 to 35 acres. 13 available parcels. Priced from $700,000 + HST. Call John Knox.
KENIRIS RD. Straw Bale on 3.29 acres. Custom features thru-out. $599,900. Call John Knox.
BONNINGTON 1.58 acres on Brown Rd. Treed, South facing.Close to Park. $149,900. Call David Gentles.
BALFOUR 5.91 wooded ac. 1500 sf private home. Huge 30x60 shop. $679,000. Call Burke Jones.
SALMO 3.57 level ac a stone’s throw from the Salmo River. RV & outbuildings. $175,000. No HST. Call David Gentles.
SLOCAN RIVER FRONT @ PASSMORE.
Custom 2100 sf Rancher. Level 1.48 ac. 1600 sf garage. All in-floor heat. Wheelchair access. $689,900. Call Burke Jones. KOOTENAY LAKE Waterfront @ 17 mile. Spacious bungalow, in-door pool. .80 ac w/ 125 ft sandy beach & new deep water dock. $699,000. Call John Knox.
433 Josephine St.Nelson, BC V1L 1W4 Ph. 250.352.2100 Fax 250.352.6888
SPROULE CREEK/TAGHUM 4 bd 3 bt, full basement. Suite potential. .83 ac. $434,900. Call David Gentles. NORTH SHORE Lake view .47 ac building lot. UG services. Great Value. $110,000. No HST. Call David Gentles. SLOCAN PARK 5 mostly level acres. 4bd home, 1bd suite, large shop. Central location. $429,900. Call Burke Jones.
To view these and other listings please go to:www.nelsonrealty.ca
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The Love of God By Rev. Scott Simpson First Baptist Church
Nelson United Church Nelson United Church
Ministers: David Boyd, Christine Dudley Sunday Worship Gathering: 10:00 am This Week:
The Season of Epiphany and Light Last week, while sitting at the Full Circle waiting for my lunch â&#x20AC;&#x153;Restoring Beautyâ&#x20AC;? appointment, I noticed a man attempting to stuďŹ&#x20AC; what looked like a Service of Holy Communion perfectly good heart shaped box of chocolates into the trash can. The $BSJUBT -VODIFPO UP GPMMPX TFSWJDF act, it turns out, was being staged for a photo and I can only guess at the 7:00 pm TaizĂŠ Service-Church Hall subject matter. It is, after All are welcome all, the month in which Nursery Room Available we celebrate Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday School (ages 4 and up) Day - that quasi holiday 602 Silica Street, Nelson BC V1L 4N1 event that makes some This week: 1I t XXX OFMTPOVOJUFEDIVSDI DB people queasy. Brenda Wiseman
Unity Centre of the Kootenays Sunday 11:00 am
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Love. We hear the word often enough to jeopardize its meaning. And then in the church, we hear that God loves us and that we are to love one another. Somehow I sense that the raw power of these statements is lost on a humanity sick of love. When Jesus showed his love it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t simply a divinely condescending, martyr-like love from above. The great charge that the opponents of Jesus levelled against him wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that he loved sinners but that he liked them â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ate with sinnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. In fact, Jesus seems to prefer and seek out the lost, the last and the least â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the group of people dubbed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sinnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by the religious and civil establishment. He brings wine to their weddings, eats at their tables, chats with them at the local watering hole and he even breaks the golden rule of segregation by touching them. He seems to enjoy their company. And in doing so, this â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Friend of Sinnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; gives us a glimpse of true humanity and teaches us that love is bigger than a box of chocolates.
905 Gordon Rd (IHA Bldg., back door)
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Nelson Community Church
Sunday Worship Service at 11:00 am Everyone is Welcome
Your Pastors: Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows (New to Nelson) 250 551 4986
601 Vernon Street (Middle Level)
Anglican Church of Canada St. Saviour's ProCathedral Ward & Silica, Nelson Family Service & Eucharist Sunday 10:30 AM
First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
611 Fifth Street 250-352-3212 Worship Service: 10:00 am Pastor: Rev. Scott Simpson Check out our new website:
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St. Matthew's Village Road, South Slocan Sunday 9:30 AM (No service third Sunday) OfďŹ ce: 8am - 1pm Tue - Fri
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Contact Jennifer if you would like to see your place of worship on the Churches of Nelson Page. Printed every Friday in the Nelson Star.
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Canada Council offers workshops SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star
On February 23 information officers and program officers from the Canada Council for the Arts will offer a free grant-writing workshop for professional visual artists and professional writers. The workshop will be held at Touchstones Nelson from 1 to 4 p.m. The workshop will focus on: t 5SBWFM HSBOUT UP QSPGFTTJPOBMT JO WJTVBM BSUT t "TTJTUBODF UP WJTVBM BSUJTUT QSPKFDU HSBOUT and long-term t *OUFSOBUJPOBM SFTJEFODJFT QSPHSBN JO WJsual arts t (SBOUT GPS QSPGFTTJPOBM XSJUFST DSFBUJWF writing t 5SBWFM HSBOUT UP QSPGFTTJPOBM XSJUFST During the workshop participants will learn how to complete an application form, submit support material and how the application will be assessed. Participants are encouraged to read up on Canada Council and its grant programs online at canadacouncil.ca and come prepared with questions. Seating is limited, and artists are asked to confirm their attendance by sending their name and artistic discipline to HÊlène Pollex, information officer, at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4075 or helene.pollex@canadacouncil.ca.
Nelson CARES Society
Updated guide on Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free and inexpensive resources SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star
The Advocacy Centre is pleased to announce that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popular Nelson On a Shoestring guide is now available with updated information, tips, and resources on free and inexpensive living in Nelson. This free booklet offers those with little money an easy way to get informed and get in UPVDI XJUI UIF SFTPVSDFT UIFZ OFFE *OTJEF ZPV can find information on anything from food and transportation to employment, welfare, and health. The guide is now available at The Advocacy Centre, which is located at 521 Vernon Street, Nelson. Many thanks to The Osprey Community Foundation, The Columbia Basin Trust, and Service Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summer Jobs Program for making this new edition possible. The Advocacy Centre is a program of Nelson CARES Society.
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ur inner critic is as old as time. It is the voice and beliefs of our ancestors handed down to us to tend, nurture and grow for generations. And we’ve done an excellent job, because everyone has an inner critic. I believe we receive our inner critic as children when it’s quick and easy for its message to take hold in our minds. I’m sure it first began as a way to protect and keep us safe. Mine comes from Russia, wrapped in love but deeply rooted in fear. The inner critic can hang on tight and hold you captive, deep inside for years. It can build a wall around your heart and imagination and stop you from deserving to dream your dreams, from reaching out to find your place in the world and from living and loving life fully. It’s a negative, nagging voice. In my years of coaching women, I am struck by how loud, menacing and similar the inner critic’s voice is in all of us. And, how common it is for us to listen, take our cues from it and allow it to pollute our inner world. I have wrestled with my inner critic for longer than I care to admit. It’s stubborn, tricky and puts up a powerful fight. I’ve tried exorcising and banishing it but that doesn’t work either. It’s cagey and always on the lookout for a place or a thought to attach to. We have been feeding our inner critic a steady diet of fear for centuries and giving it a home in our minds. It’s not
250.352.7178 easy to get rid of but it can be tamed. The key to taming the inner critic and learning its valuable lesson lies in our hearts. It will take patience, love and a willingness to make peace with it. It can be messy, like training a puppy. Step one is to remember that the inner critic is an ancient echo that repeats endlessly in your mind. It’s been with you since day one and you may hardly notice it. It’s not real and it’s not you. Step two is to begin to recognize your inner critic’s language. It takes many forms and to write about it here would take pages. Start by becoming aware of your thoughts and how they make you feel and behave. Aim for good-feeling thoughts. Step three is to begin to pay more attention to your desires. Imagine life without your inner critic. The more you do this and the longer you stay in the wisdom of your heart the sooner new thought patterns and possibilities will emerge. Our inner critic teaches us compassion each time we recognize it in someone else and see past it. Releasing your inner critic’s hold is deeply transformational. If you want help taming your inner critic call me. Pauline Daniel is a certified life coach and owner of Coaching Connections in Nelson. She specializes in working with women and can be
reached at www. coachingconnections. ca or Pauline@coaching connections.ca or contact her directly at 250-505-5491
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www.spca.bc.ca/nelson Second Chance Animal Shelter
Valhalla Path Realty
250.352.2228 www.secondchanceadoption.com
280 Baker St., Nelson, BC
(250)354-4089 valhallapathrealty@telus.net
Lily
A TRUE HERITAGE TREASURE
Wayne Germaine 250.354.2814 wayne@valhallapathrealty.com
$625,000
This beautiful late Victorian home has been cleverly developed into a triplex with 3 absolutely stunning living spaces. The heritage charm and warmth has been nicely updated and preserved. The main floor has two lovely one-bedroom suites and upstairs has an amazing two-storey unit. Features include wood floors, 3 fireplaces, glass doors, high ceilings, hot water heat, wrap around verandah and sun porch. Incredible location, close to downtown.Call Wayne BUILDING LOT WITH GREAT VIEWS!
Norm Zaytsoff 250.354.8584 norm@valhallapathrealty.com
Lev Zaytsoff 250.354.8443 lev@valhallapathrealty.com
$119,900
1.28-acre serviced lot with lake and mountain views. This north shore property is close to recreation for the outdoor enthusiast. Located on the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in an upscale neighbourhood, this lot is a great option for those looking to build. Call Robert
$289,900
HOUSE AND STUDIO From the fenced private yard to the detached studio, this 4 bed, 2 bath home puts the ‘V’ in value. With generous room sizes, a great floor plan, a full finished basement and a high efficiency heating and cooling system, few houses in this price range can match. Great value will not last long. Call Norm or Lev SLOCAN LAKE OFF-GRID
Robert Goertz 250.354.8500 robert@valhallapathrealty.com www.kootenayconnector.com
James Loeppky 250.509.0804 james@valhallapathrealty.com
$429,900
$79,900
Located on the east side of Hwy 6 approx. 8 km north of Slocan with magnificent views of Slocan Lake and the Valhallas and bordered by Crown land on two sides, this sunny 3-bed, 2-bath home has a full undeveloped basement with roughed-in bath and entry, and a covered all-season deck wrapping two sides. Memphis Creek drives an off-grid system delivering limitless electricity and water to the home and cabin. Truly a one-ofa-kind property. Call Norm or Lev
PRIVATE BUILDING LOT This 1 acre building lot is within walking distance to Winlaw community. It offers treed privacy while being a part of a rural subdivision. There are many opportunities to access the beauty and recreation in the valley just minutes from your door step. Call Yara or visit www.NelsonLocal.com
LILY is a sweet kitty a little shy at first but will warm up soon.She and her mother should be indoor cats as they would be sitting ducks so to speak if they went outside.This is Lily, a sweet loveable chubby 11 year old female calico. She is a very calm, happy, purr-ry cat...very lovely & affectionate. TIGER is Lily’s mother.Tiger has had her claws removed on the front paws.Both kitty are wonderful and so deserve a new home.This is Tiger, a chubby 13 year old black & white medium tabby with bunny-soft fur & a very cute, humourous personality.
Tiger
Gemma
Miss Moo
Pinto
GEMMA has come to the shelter for a bit till she finds a new home. She is a stunning colored cat that would prefer life outside. She isn’t a big fan of dogs and hasn’t had much experience with small children. She would do best in a home with no other cats. MISS MOO what should you do?...She has come to stay with us because her former owner’s were allergic to her.She was raised in a family setting for some time she is good with children.She would rather a home without dogs as she dosen’t really like them to much. PINTO is a new boy here at the shelter. He is just full of love and wanting to share this with everyone. Stop by and meet this fellow and you will not be disapointed.
Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society (KAAP)
Pets Available for Adoption Call 250-551-1053 for information or visit: www.homesforanimals.com KAAP is in 1st place in the newest Pepsi Refresh Project contest and we need your help to stay there! Please go online to www. refresheverything.ca/kaapnelson log in, and vote. This money will be used to spay/neuter 150 pets, thus reducing the overpopulation of unwanted cats and dogs, and to help low income families pay for vet bills, medicines, and food. KAAP is 100% volunteer, non-profit, no kill, and has helped over 800 pets in the past 3 years!
CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN WITH MORTGAGE HELPER
Yara Chard 250.354.3382 info@nelsonlocal.com www.nelsonlocal.com
$309,900
Located across from St. Joseph’s Elementary, this character filled 3-bed, 2-bath home has many upgrades and features including the spacious, newer kitchen and ample master bedroom with skylight. There is an original construction kitchen on the upper floor with separate entrance from a shared foyer making for easy suite potential. Fully insulated with 200 amp upgrade and a new forced air furnace, this home is good value and well worth looking at. Call James
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NEW PUPPY: Klinger
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25-50% off Winter Clothing All CROSS-COUNTRY and DOWNHILL SKIS PRICED TO CLEAR ALL WINTER ITEMS ON SALE
Wednesday, Feb. 2 thru Saturday, Feb. 5
702 Baker Street Nelson 250.354.4622 www.gericks.com