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While the Nelson Civic Theatre Society have received more than 4,000 signatures in support of the plan to revitalize the theatre, one resident is “appalled” with the City’s process.

“I’m disappointed that the City can be so easily swayed by what I perceive to be a special interest group and how some councillors have a predisposition to be swayed by that particular group,” said Ed Olthof, a small business owner in Nelson.

Olthof addressed city council last week at their monthly committee of the whole meeting.

The Nelson Civic Theatre Society was recently given an extension for their proposal so they could conduct a feasibility study and complete a business plan.

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Canada Day at Lakeside Rotary Park on Sunday started off great with the official speeches, singing of O Canada and cutting of the giant birthday cake (above). But the afternoon torrential downpour quickly wiped smiles off faces, made the festivities wrap up early and forced the cancellation of the nighttime fireworks. For more Canada Day photos check out Page 13 and 15.

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Relief from the rain is on the way, but this past month will go on record as being the wettest June ever in the Kootenay.

Ron Lakeman, weather specialist with the Southeast Fire Centre, said last month’s rain total nearly doubled the previous record.

“The Castlegar total was 227.7 millimetres [of rain],” said Lakeman. “The previous record was 117.7 millimetres in 2005.”

As the week progresses, Lakeman said we will likely move away from the cooler, wet weather.

“There is some definite hope on the horizon,” he said. “It’s kind of a gradual improvement as we go through Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. It’s not going to suddenly go from the cool, wet weather that we’ve had to wall-to-wall sunshine and 30 degrees plus. It looks like we’ll get there by Friday or Saturday.”

But don’t put away the umbrella and rain boots too soon. Lakeman said that there is still a chance of showers Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

The wet weather on the weekend caused problems for the Canada Day crowd.

“It was like a mass exodus of tents and people scurrying out of the park like ants,” said Tom Thomson, executive di-

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“The only ones that couldn’t get out were the ones under the Rotary shelter and they didn’t want to get out because it was pouring so hard.”

Thomson said he was hopeful when they were setting up at Lakeside Park at 6:30 a.m., but with the weather the city had seen recently, event organizers were expecting rain.

“That was one of the hardest rainfalls I can remember seeing on Canada Day,” he said. “We’ve had some showers in the past, but that deluge we had at about 2:30/2:45 p.m. was really significant

weather event.”

The rainfall caused flooding at Lakeside Park and lead to the cancellation of the fireworks.

According to Fortis BC the levels of Kootenay Lake for July 2 were 1753.7 feet, creeping closer to the 1974 record of 1754.24 feet.

Even though music and events carried on at the waterfront until 10 p.m., Thomson said much of the crowd decided to stay home.

“The rest of the day we carried on with the music, but once you’ve lost a crowd it’s difficult to get them back,” he said. “Now we’re looking at rescheduling the fireworks.

Obviously it was so wet on the playing fields and then it started getting really foggy so we may not have been able to see the fireworks anyways.

We had some discussion with the Nelson firefighters about rescheduling them for the BC Day long weekend.”

Thomson said they are waiting for final confirmation about the fireworks and will potentially be planning music and other events for the weekend.

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BC Hydro is asking the United States to take “all reasonable measures” to limit flood damage on both sides of the border given near-record levels on the Kootenay River. But the director of the province’s water management branch and two MLAs say there isn’t much more the US can do.

The request from BC Hydro follows a motion adopted late last month by the Regional District of Central Kootenay asking the premier to intervene.

The board contended high water resulting in local states of emergency around Creston isn’t entirely Mother Nature’s fault but also due to discharges from Montana’s Libby Dam. RDCK chair John Kettle said following the motion he called Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett, who in turn contacted Rich Coleman, minister responsible for BC Hydro.

“Because the resolution we passed would probably not reach the Premier’s office until later in the week, I felt we needed to see if there was some immediate assistance we would receive,” Kettle said.

The upshot was a letter sent last Monday from BC Hydro executive vice-president Chris O’Riley to the US Army Corps of Engineers, which manages the Libby Dam, noting the extraordinary levels on Kootenay Lake.

“Public infrastructure around the lake, such as marinas and community water supply, has also been damaged,” he wrote.

While acknowledging high runoff in the basin presented “some very difficult decisions” around the operation of the Libby Dam, O’Riley asked the US to take

The dam syIstem along Kootenay River — like the Brilliant Dam outside of Castlegar — are important factors in our region’s flood control.

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every step to prevent flood damage.

But Glen Davidson, director of BC’s water management branch, told radio station 103.5 The Bridge, only so much can be done.

“They’re trying to minimize the impacts,” he said.

“They’re releasing just enough to offset the flows, but in these very high conditions there’s a limit to what you can do with your dams.

You can’t store it all.”

Davidson said the US was being “proactive” by spilling water now.

“Partly they’re avoiding that big release when the dam is full. And the forecast is for it to fill, certainly.”

Davidson said late snow melt and heavy rains have posed similar challenges on both sides of the border.

He added the Libby Dam backfills into BC on Lake Koocanusa, which is also extremely high, while farm land at Bonners Ferry is being flooded.

Libby was built expressly for flood control, and in concert with the Duncan Dam,

has provided “extensive” flood control for downstream residents, Davidson said.

Kootenay East’s Bennett agreed the US is “doing everything they possibly can,” but thought the letter from BC Hydro was still useful.

“To call to their attention the imminent threat on Kootenay Lake and other places in West Kootenay is well worth doing,” he told The Bridge. “I think we have their attention and they’re responding very well.”

Bennett said he received co-operation from both BC Hydro and the Engineers Corps and the situation demonstrated the value of the Columbia River Treaty.

“Even if we do get some flooding, it would be so much worse if we didn’t have the co-ordination between the US and Canada with all of our reservoirs,” he said. “It’s actually a pretty successful enterprise.”

Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall said although no regional directors approached her before or after their motion passed, she im-

mediately followed up.

(RDCK chair Kettle said no slight was intended against Mungall, “as the motion did not ask for a letter to be sent to [NDP leader] Adrian Dix or I would have called her. Situations like this transcend bias.”)

Through discussions with government staff and a meeting last Wednesday with a representative of the US Army Corps, Mungall reached the same conclusion: If Libby reduced its spillage, it would result in extreme floods in East Kootenay.

“The water has to go somewhere,” she said. “It’s a delicate balance and we sometimes take our ability to manage flooding for granted.”

In any event, she said, the premier can’t simply step in, as flows on the Kootenay and Columbia river systems are governed by a “tremendous amount” of regulation.

She also said anyone with questions about water levels or who has been affected by flooding and needs information can call her office at 1-877-388-4498.

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Nelson police say a large black bear was spotted Saturday around 2:30 p.m. on the rail trail between Mountain Station Road and Svoboda Road.

Nelson Police Department Sgt. Janet Scott-Pryke said the black bear was observed running down from the old rail bed and into the residential area below.

“We would like everyone to be aware that this time of year bears are out and

could be seen within city limits,” she said.

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Receiver takes over Meadow Creek Cedar owner’s farm GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter

After staving it off for several months, a Surrey blueberry farm that belongs to Meadow Creek Cedar owner Dale Kooner has been placed in receivership.

Last month, a judge appointed accounting firm KPMG receiver of all assets for Can-Pacific Farms Inc. A report filed by a courtappointed monitor on June 7 also suggested Kooner might have a buyer for Meadow Creek Cedar.

“Mr. Kooner is in discussion with an interested party who is considering a purchase of the Meadow Creek Cedar Ltd. property, assets, and forestry licenses,” wrote Lloyd W. Murphy of Murphy and Associates.

“The proposed sale would net Mr. Kooner approximately $6 million. These funds are in addition to the sale of the trucks and trailers used

by Meadow Creek Cedar Ltd.” Kooner has been trying to sell two trucks and four trailers that hauled for Meadow Creek Cedar. They were registered to Daminis Transport and Partap Farm and Transportation, both taken off the road for safety violations or refusing to provide documents to provincial auditors.

Kooner is the sole owner of Daminis, while his son Justej owns Partap.

According to Murphy, one logging truck sold on June 12 for $71,000. The dealer

said there was interest in the other, but didn’t expect it to change hands before the end of June.

“We confirm the trucks and trailers are properly licensed for the road and are insured with ICBC,” Murphy wrote.

In the same report, he said Meadow Creek was “still logging and selling raw logs. The monitor is not aware of any funds being advanced from Meadow Creek Cedar to the farm.”

It’s unclear how Meadow Creek could have been logging last month, given that its license has been suspended since the end of February for failing to meet reforestation obligations.

BANK FORECLOSES The order placing the Surrey farm in receivership was originally granted in March as part of foreclosure proceedings brought by the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.

It was delayed, however, while the company sought creditor protection.

CIBC loaned Can-Pacific $10 million in April 2010 as part of plans to build a commercial freezer, but three months later demanded repayment on the balance owing of $7.4 million. No payments were made, and following a series of reprieves, foreclosure began, and the farm was listed for sale by court order.

On May 10, a drug squad visited the farm as part of an

ongoing investigation and removed some product from containers that belonged to Best Oriental Foods Ltd., which had a storage agreement with Kooner.

“The proposed sale would net Mr. Kooner approximately $6 million.”

Murphy said Kooner “disavows any knowledge whatsoever” of the investigation, and subsequently cancelled the deal with Best Oriental.

In his final report of June 18 before being discharged as monitor, Murphy revealed another farm tenant, Viet Long Construction Ltd., recently converted a portion of its space to grow medical marijuana.

“Viet Long has been approved as a grower of medical marijuana and has proceeded to plant its first crop for Health Canada,” Murphy said.

He obtained copies of the licenses and confirmed Viet Long is proceeding in accordance with them.

COMPANY IGNORES ‘REPEATED REQUESTS’ Additional court orders last month prohibited Kooner or his employees from removing any assets from the farm, and prevented Can-Pacific from writing any cheques without Murphy’s consent.

Days later, Kooner was instructed to file an affidavit explaining the attendance of trucks on the farm on two occasions and what, if anything, they removed. Murphy was also asked to report on any missing assets. His inspection found everything still there except a Daminis pickup truck in for repairs and a rented storage container removed without Murphy’s consent.

“This matter has been thoroughly discussed with the principal and has resulted in tighter control of the farm gate,” Murphy wrote. (CIBC has private security outside the farm, which Can-Pacific has been partly on the hook for.)

Murphy also indicated that despite “repeated requests,” Can-Pacific and its bookkeeper failed to provide him with “accurate, adequate, and timely” information on its receipts, disbursements and cash flow projections.

In addition to the potential sale of Meadow Creek Cedar, Kooner was reportedly in discussions with Manjeet and Raman Samra, who hold a second mortgage on the farm, to buy its assets for $8.5 million and then lease them back to him.

It was also suggested Kooner might be able to secure up to $400,000 from his brother, who sold a property in Richmond.

None of it came to fruition fast enough, however, as the receivership order finally took effect on June 15.

IHA facility review moving ahead TIMOTHY SCHAFER Nelson Star Reporter

An ill wind could blow in Trail after a new study on the state of the West Kootenay-Boundary hospitals is completed later this year.

The West Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital District board carried a motion to initiate a facility study for the region at the earliest opportunity, aiming to determine a range of options for health care in the hospital district.

The motion, opposed by Trail city representative Robert Cacchioni, rips the scar off a recent wound delivered by Castlegar

over the future of Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital’s regional status.

Fears were raised earlier this year over the possible removal of regional status from Trail when Castlegar city council discussed the possibility of a new regional hospital in that city with Health Minister Mike de Jong.

But hospital district board chair Marguerite Rotvold said the motion for the facility study had been forthcoming for years, and was deemed a necessary course of business to ensure the West Kootenay-Boundary health care facilities were kept up to date.

“When you have it and lose it you

really get riled up,” she admitted about health care services. “But can you safely provide the service? That’s the thing.”

Although Castlegar had been pursuing relocation of the regional hospital, Rotvold noted there had not been any talk on the board of a new location for a regional hospital.

Last month IHA made a presentation to the hospital district board, illustrating the future need of health care facilities in the region as “considerable.”

It noted the age of the Trail and Nelson hospitals and the subsequent upgrades needed could significantly inflate the costs of an upgrade.

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Editorial Council feels the heat

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he fate of the city-owned building that once housed movies has turned into a bit of a mess. And like most emotionally charged issues that land on council’s table, fingers are rightfully being pointed at the politicians who fill the seats at City Hall.

On today’s front page you can read about one small business owner who feels like the City has favoured one group over another in an undemocratic way. Ed Olthof ripped into our civic leaders late last month over his concerns about the process.

The Downtown Athletic Club is justified in its frustration with the entire process. When they proposed turning the old theatre into a squash club/climbing wall/gymnasium back in March, those behind the effort felt they had found the perfect solution to a puzzle City Hall had been unable to solve for two years.

What the athletic club did was spur movie lovers into action. In a very short period of time, the Nelson Civic Theatre Society was put together with a dream of bringing movies back to the facility. An impressive group of community leaders was assembled, surveys were signed and a proposal was submitted.

At this point it certainly seems like the majority of city council is siding with revival of the movie theatre. That effort has been given most of the benefit of the doubt at this point.

Though the athletic club proponents are right to be upset, council must always be mindful of the greater good. If the majority of those we elected eight months ago feel a movie theatre is the right direction for a cityowned property, then ultimately they will be left holding the bag of popcorn when a final decision is made.

At this point politicians have thrown a lot of faith in those behind the theatre society.

Though the debate is likely to continue, the group behind the theatre push should not be criticized for the effort they are putting forward. Their passion and vision may ultimately be looked upon as a stroke of brilliance for our community.

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Council Column — Councillor Donna Macdonald

Standing up for Canada

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n a news report last week about the US Supreme Court’s upholding of Obamacare, a man said, “This is too much socialism. I want to move to Canada.”

At first I chuckled, thinking, that’s a switch.

Usually Americans, especially conservative ones, see Canada as the evil socialist empire to the north. This guy is obviously confused.

But, then, I paused.

What if he’s right? What if he perceives what’s happening in Canada more accurately than we Canadians do?

Canada Day always leads us to contemplate our country and what we stand for, as we wave our little red-and-white flags.

In my lifetime, we have been proud of what I would call our progressive values — looking after each other through social programs and volunteerism; protecting our environment; ensuring economic justice and prosperity; enabling democratic discourse and participation; being peacemakers on the world stage. And the subtext was that we counted on our governments to uphold and advance those values.

The Harper government is quietly and inexorably changing all that. The much-criticized omnibus bill will have impacts that we may not see immediately. But some day, we’ll ask — how did that happen? What happened to food inspectors or protection for fish habitat or a decent income level for seniors? Well, remember

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the “budget bill” back in 2012?

Remember how we didn’t really know all the collateral, yet fundamental, legislative changes that were included? The weakening of government and its relationship with citizens — lower taxes means fewer services means less relevant government. The increased power of the corporate sector, especially in the energy field, increasingly the main source of government revenues.

The race to exploit and export our finite natural resources. The weakening of civil society, all those charities that are under attack and tiptoeing around instead of freely bringing forward alternative ideas to those of the prevailing culture.

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what they want. But are their actions and decisions really what Canadians want? Did we fully understand their agenda; did they tell us the devilish details of their grand plan?

Apparently not. Recent polls have shown that Canadians have quite different priorities than Mr. Harper. In an EKOS poll, social inequality was chosen three times as often as fiscal issues as people’s main concern. Fiftynine per cent of people chose investing in social programs as the highest government priority, compared to 16 per cent who wanted to keep taxes as low as possible.

In polling by the Broadbent Institute, even 58 per cent of Conservative supporters agreed that they were willing to pay more taxes to save social programs (72 per cent of

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Liberal and NDP supporters agreed).

The Globe and Mail did an interactive poll before the federal budget and concluded that what stood out was the across-theboard call for higher taxes.

So I think those progressive values that I hold very dear, and that are brought to life by wise use of our tax dollars, are still held by many Canadians.

We need to speak out, not just answer phone polls.

We have to remind not only the government, but also each other that these values still matter, that we reject the prevailing narratives that try to persuade us otherwise, that tell us a different story about being Canadian.

This all matters as we sit around the council table, making decisions for our community. Because it all trickles down. The federal government’s inaction on climate change, for one, means some day Nelson, like Kaslo and Sicamous this year, will face tremendous costs to protect our citizens. Policing costs increase with the lawand-order agenda. And under the current unfair tax regime, local governments only get eight cents of every tax dollar, and are expected to do more and more as senior governments withdraw.

Oh Canada, we will stand on guard for you.

And our American friend?

He should perhaps review his options.

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welcome the opportunity to focus this column on an issue that has clearly generated much debate at both city council’s table and in our community.

The fact that the debate continues demonstrates exactly what I was concerned about, and that is the need for a thorough and informed discussion around the motion put forward by Councillor Donna Macdonald on June 11. I believe that all citizens are concerned about drug use and associated criminal activity, and that is common ground we share.

The wording of the motion as dictated by Councillor Macdonald: “Nelson city council support the adoption of a public health based regulatory approach to cannabis taxation and control, as proposed by the Stop the Violence BC and the mayor write the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, and the federation of Canadian Municipalities, the provincial and federal ministers in the justice and health departments, and Stop The Violence BC, to inform them of Nelson’s city council’s support.”

I realize that my passion around the issue may have impeded my responsibility to act as chairperson to the best of my ability.

To me, this is not only an issue about the legalization of marijuana, but rather an issue around process and how decisions are made at the council table. Anytime I see our community being put in a difficult position you can expect me to raise questions and advocate for thorough process. I have been proud of the record we have around process. In many cases, we have taken months to decide on certain directions. Some examples include: the City of Nelson’s water master plan, our city’s transit discussions, and the

current Civic Theatre issue.

We have had more community input on dogs and skunks.

I continue to be surprised by the fact that some people who have been strong advocates for thorough dialogue, community input and the seeking of advice from well informed experts did not bring those same values and expectations to this discussion.

“I continue to be surprised by the fact that some people who have been strong advocates for thorough dialogue, community input and the seeking of advice from experts did not bring those same values and expectations to this discussion. I believe that an initiative such as this requires a thorough analysis of both the pros and cons of this proposal.”

I believe that an initiative such as this requires a thorough analysis of both the pros and cons of the proposal. What is being proposed is not within our jurisdiction and will not be possible unless senior levels of government are on board. Perhaps parts of the proposal could be looked at with a plan determined to evaluate impact.

Instead of having a thorough debate, council ended up with a motion put forward as part of a busy council agenda without so much as a presentation to council

from the police chief, a public health officer, a social worker, a business person, a parent group or any of our school district councillors… and that’s just a short list.

There are other things to consider as well. For example, if marijuana is taxed will it be guaranteed that people in Nelson, or the average Canadian, is going to see evidence that the cash will go toward worthwhile initiatives that add value to our society?

What other costs in terms of social and health pitfalls need to be thought about, such as the risk associated with smoking? I have heard some sources say that one joint has the same impact as seven normal cigarettes.

Councillors and citizens are reminded that when I sign on City of Nelson letterhead, I see that signature belonging to the people of Nelson.

If we are to return to this proposal I would like to see us move forward with a thorough discussion. I believe that we should request more input from previously noted experts so that council and the community can make a well informed decision on what has become a matter of considerable social and economic importance.

Councillor Robin Cherbo proposed what I thought was a reasonable solution by putting forward a motion to request that the province of British Columbia and the Union of BC Municipalities do additional policy research on this topic. The UBCM has the time and resources to ensure that a full discussion can be had by all municipal leaders.

At this point I feel that is where this issue belongs.

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obody could tell a story about BC’s bygone days better than Bill Barlee. Probably the province’s best-known popular historian, he imparted the magic of the past into everything he said or wrote.

Barlee, who died June 14 in Victoria at age 80, was an author, TV host, newspaper publisher, politician, mine owner, teacher, collector, museum curator — and an inspiration to other history buffs, including me.

His books went through numerous printings and his TV show Gold Trails and Ghost Towns — wherein he regaled viewers with stories of the old west, illustrated with artifacts from his massive collection — ran for 10 years and still shows up in reruns.

Born in Grand Forks and raised in Rossland, Barlee’s fascination with earlier times began during boyhood visits to the Boundary boomtown of Cascade City, where his grandfather ran a store for almost 50 years, and ultimately bought most of the other buildings.

“A lot were abandoned,” Barlee told me in 2000, “and I found it absolutely intriguing to walk through them and look at the merchandise that had been left behind.

“Ten-gallon hats, pitcher and basin sets, rolltop desks — it was all covered in dust and cobwebs, and I thought God, that’s interesting. You walk up the main street and all you hear is the echo of your footsteps on the boardwalk.”

He taught high school in Trail and Penticton, and then in 1969 left his secure job to launch a quarterly magazine, Canada West. It started with seven subscribers, but through word-of-mouth, grew to over 4,000. Readers appreciated his love of history, romantic prose and charming style. He wrote most of the stories, did his own typesetting, and carried only a few classified ads. (He also refused US subscriptions, claiming Americans were looting Canadian heritage sites.) Barlee sold the magazine after seven years, only to buy it back, but it soon folded. Back issues are

Bill Barlee with Grand Forks historians Alice and Jim Glanville at the 1997 BC Historical Federation conference in Nelson.

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highly collectible.

His greatest ambition was to save Sandon, mining capital of the Silvery Slocan, whose ghostly atmosphere cast an unbreakable spell on him. In 1970, readers told him the old Virginia Block was being demolished, so he went to check it out.

“I had to make a decision,” he wrote. “I could drive out of there and never go back, and it wouldn’t cost me a penny.

Or I could stop the destruction and bring the old town back to something like it was before. I decided that I had to try to save it.”

Barlee bought the building and formed a company to turn Sandon into a living ghost town. But lack of investors, plus heavy snow that collapsed the Virginia’s roof, derailed his plans. Years later, as BC’s tourism minister, he earmarked money to construct replica buildings, but this time a narrow election loss kiboshed things. (Three half-completed shells remain standing.)

He was still selling Sandon’s restoration as an economic saviour for the region when he ran for federal office in 2000 but by then was ridiculed for it, and finished a distant second.

During that campaign, I had the pleasure of seeing him tell treasure stories to a small group in Castlegar, and even got to carry his strongbox of artifacts. He was spellbinding.

Detractors, though, muttered privately that he stole things, or fleeced them from

naive owners. He would have been deeply hurt by such accusations, for he prided himself on high ethical standards.

Some of his stories should, however, be taken with plenty of salt. While Barlee was a straight-shooter, the old-timers who provided him with material weren’t always above exaggerating.

You will search in vain for footnotes or bibliographies in his books, but few have ever written so evocatively about the old west. (One pale imitator shamelessly plagiarized Barlee’s entire book on Washington ghost towns.)

Failing health ended Barlee’s public engagements in recent years and also prevented him from completing his final book. Regrettably, we didn’t get an autobiography out of him either.

He was interested in just about every corner of Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest, but pressed to name his favourite region, replied: “British Columbia has such a fascinating history.

You can look at the Boundary, the Similkameen, the Cariboo. The whole province is really quite riveting. But if I had to be restricted, if they said you only have one choice, I would say West Kootenay.”

I’m forever grateful I got to meet him. He casts a long shadow over those of us similarly preoccupied with this province’s past.

Greg Nesteroff is a reporter at the Star. He can be reached at reporter2@nelsonstar.com

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much of it. Until she continued to talk about how men used to make room for elderly people on the bus bench.

My mother didn’t raise me to be a rude person and do my best not to be.

I thought to myself that this was a rather strange example to use. Then I realized that she was talking about me. She kept talking to the women about it, she was speaking like she

was talking to me, but she didn’t look at me once.

I would have had no problem at all with moving for them if they had asked.

However they didn’t, they just assumed that I was some stuck-up teenager.

I’m only guessing, but I’d say that a bus bench is about five feet long.

I’m not a large person, I take up about a foot and a half of that bench. I’d say that there was more then anough space for them.

This encounter made me feel like the two of them were making a rather large assumption about the at-

Too many contradictions Re: Pipelines and the environment When I heard that Andrew Nikiforuk, author of Tar Sands: Dirty Oil and the Future of a Continent, was coming to town with others earlier this spring, my first thought was “How are they going to get here?” In my opinion some of the most egregious users of nonrenewable fuels are environmentalists like David Suzuki, Al Gore, Greenpeace and the Sierra Club, who constantly travel to places around the world to tell us how bad we are for using fossil fuels.

Nikiforuk and his friends should set an example by travelling to Nelson by other means, such as walking, biking, canoeing, or horse and buggy. In addition they should dispose of their cell phones, because cell phones are about 80 per cent plastic from the oil industry.

Speaking of world travel, at the 2009 Copenhagen conference, Canada and Prime Minister Stephen Harper were insulted by the thousands of “environmentalists” present, but the environmentalists gave standing ovations to two of the speakers who gave anti-capitalist rants, Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe and Hugo Chavez of Venezuela. In his book The Fear, author Peter Godwin lays out the evil, vindictive nature of Robert Mugabe and his socialism. He gives full details of the rapes, torture and murders, which the Mugabe regime used in order to remain in power after he lost the 2008 election.

The unemployment rate in Zimbabwe is currently about 80 per cent and at least 25 per cent of the population has fled the country.

In Venezuela socialist Hugo Chavez has been in power for over 12 years.

During that time he has nationalized the oil industry and several other businesses. The government now owns and runs all of the oil industry. A quick trip to the websites will tell you that in spite of the vast oil wealth pumped into the economy, combined with anti-poverty programs, large dispari-

ties remain between rich and poor. The rate of inflation is about 30 per cent, and the murder rate is greater than 50 in 100,000. In 2011 over 19,000 people were murdered. This is about the same as Mexico and Iraq combined, and much greater than Syria. Canada has about 600 murders a year.

Venezuela’s Lake Maracaibo is heavily polluted. In addition to having raw sewage dumped into it, it contains 4,000 inactive oil wells and 6,000 active wells. The wells, which are connected by 45,000 km of pipelines, pump about 700,000 barrels a day, and there are many leaks. Fishermen have faced reduced catches of over 80 per cent in the last 15 years. “The government could do so much but it does nothing,” said Eliseo Fermin, deputy of the council of Zulia state. “What the government has done with the lake is a terrible crime”.

Dr. Andrew Weaver of the University of Victoria, and a lead author on the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, has found in February 2012 that if the Alberta oil sands were fully exploited it will lead to an increase in the world’s temperature of 0.36 C, and if you exploit only the commercially viable oil sands it will increase the world temperatures by only 0.03 C. If you burn all of the world’s coal it will increase world temperatures by 15 C. The US coal industry is over 50 times more polluting than the Alberta oil sands. Venezuela’s oil reserves are the biggest in the world at 297 billion barrels, much larger than Canada’s.

I hope that Nikiforuk explained to the audience why the environmental movement has such great admiration for thugs like Robert Mugabe and Hugo Chavez, and why he chooses to demonize Canada’s oil sands while remaining silent about the world’s worst polluters, such as the US and China’s coal industries and Venezuela’s Lake Maracaibo.

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titude of youth. I’m 16 and I don’t go around calling people names or anything.

I feel like they didn’t even give me a chance.

My mother didn’t raise me to be a rude person and I do my best not to be.

I would just like to say that elderly people, and people in general, really need to not be so quick to assume something. There is no harm in asking a question. We, the youth, aren’t all rude and disrespectful and it would be nice to be given a chance.

Jayme Campagna Nelson

Everyone must help to cut down bear conflicts this summer On behalf of the grizzly and black bears, and to help save their lives, it must be remembered that as settlers we live in their home as well and need to learn to co-exist maintaining nature’s balance.

To help stop killing the bears and maintain a harmonic existence, preventative measures for a safe and trouble free relationship include: a) Being responsible for your waste, garbage and compost.

Locked in secure containers or left inside a building can prevent the bears from accessing the food source and remaining in the area waiting for more. b) Electric fences, including solar powered, are a proven method of preventing the bears from eating fruit from the trees or attacking other small animals (perhaps chickens).

Protective measures include maintaining awareness of your surroundings and carrying noisemakers (ie. bells or whistles and perhaps bear spray).

With experience, a whistle, with short loud blasts, is successful at scaring a bear away. When on forest adventures, it is important to leave one ear open when listening to headphones.

And remember: pack it in pack it out. Please be mindful that these animals are simply living their lives, wandering their way and need not be a threat to any human. Have a safe and happy summer.

Matthew Anshelm Nelson

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I was sitting at the bus stop waiting for the bus. I was the only person there and it wasn’t like I was laying down on the bench or anything. I was just sitting there minding my own buisness.

Two elderly women walked up to the bench but didn’t sit down. They stood at the opposite side of the bench from me.

A minute or so after they had gotten there, one of the women commented on how there are much less gentlemen in the world these days. I heard her say this, but I didn’t think

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Sheilah Sweatman 1982 – 2011 Sheilah You ignited our lives with Joy Your halo of curls and flashing eyes You inspired us to paint, play music and create.

You inspired us to communicate.

You inspired us to discover New ideas and people to appreciate.

You were not perfect…but, always fabulous!

Arousing passion, laughter and energy.

You caused worry… but, Heaped more love on top of love, With every resolution.

It is hard now to move on.

We miss your strength.

So we keep you with us, Draw on your courage.

Love one another fiercely.

You ignited our lives with Joy. You inspired us.

Wynn, Teddi, Tom, Megan, Mark and Victoria

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The Nelson Technology Club is a growing, independent initiative to nurture technology advancement within the local community.

Hackerspaces are creative outlets which cater to the curiosities of the enthusiasts and the skilled alike. It’s a place to talk about technology with people who understand what you are talking about. Bring in your projects every Wednesday to 601 Front Street and you too can participate. Do you Arduino? We do. Come engage with like-minded technology enthusiasts.

Make sure to join the Nelson Public Library on Wednesday, July 4 at 1 p.m. to kick off our summer festivities with snacks, book draws and Rossland children’s author Darcee O’Hearne. If you can’t make that, be sure to come see a fantastic show

by Norden the Magician on Monday, July 16 at 3:30 p.m. Everybody is welcome. For more information about Summer Reading Club check the website at nelson.bclibrary.ca, the online Summer Reading Club at kidssrc.ca or simply email summerreadingcamp2012@gmail.com.

Let’s start your summer by doing yoga at the Kokanee Creek Park Visitors Centre. We are offering yoga lessons every Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Take a moment just for you while relaxing in nature sounds.

For more detail see ecosociety.ca or search “EcoSociety” on Facebook.

There will be changes starting Thursday, July 5 to the seniors grocery run bus service. The changes are as follows: Wholesale Club 11:45 a.m., Kootenay Co-op 11:50 a.m., Safeway 11:55 a.m., Save-on-Foods 12:00 p.m.

For more information call 250-3526008.

The Nelson Regional Sports Council is unveiling their Nelson Sports Museum and you are invited. The grand opening is Friday, July 6 at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The Nelson Sports Museum is situated at the Nelson Civic arena and the Nelson and District Community Complex and is fast becoming the place where memories of a rich and local sport history are finally being showcased.

Tell us about your upcoming event, email: newsroom@nelsonstar.com

For your summer visitors, the museum will be open July 7 to August 31, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Tuesday to Thursday by appointment by calling 250-352-3989.

Admission is free.

Every Saturday this summer at Touchstones Nelson a museum docent will be available for guided tours. Beginning Saturday, July 7 and running to August 25 tours will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free with Admission.

St. Saviour’s Anglican Church hosts summer public tours. The Church, located at the corner of Silica and Ward streets, will be open during the months of July and August with volunteer tour guides in attendance to answer questions. Visitors can also pick up an informational pamphlet for a self guided tour or just enjoy a quiet contemplative time. Concurrent with this year’s tours, St. Saviour’s will be offering for sale a 32-page full colour guidebook to these stained glass windows. Architectural plans for the imminent expansion of the Church will also be on display. The Church is open for tours, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Saturday inclusive, continuing during the months of July and August. Tours are free, though donations are accepted.

Learn to meditate and practice meditation on Monday nights at the Kootenay Shambala Meditation Centre at 444 Baker Street. No previous experience is required. Admission is by donation.

On Tuesday, July 10 hear Sam Simpson speak about her trip to Bangladesh and her experience teaching for a semester in the nursing education department of the International University of Business Agriculture and Technology in Dhaka. Slides, information, questions and discussion will make for an informative evening at the health unit multipurpose room on the second floor at 333 Victoria Street. Cash donation appreciated and all proceeds will be donated to the Bangladesh health project to support the nursing education program.

The presentation starts at 7:30 p.m. sharp. For more information call Simpson at 250-226-7682.

Teens! Wild and Wacky Sizzling Summer Wednesdays at the Nelson Public Library. First program is button making on July 11 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. for youth entering Grade 7 and up. Use a professional button maker, bring a slogan and a friend. Drop-in for a great free event with snacks and prizes. For more information contact Joanne at jharris@nelson.ca or call 505-5683.

Touchstones Nelson will celebrate the public opening of its exhibit Baker Street Than and Now (and the Future of Heritage?) Thursday, July 19 at 7 p.m. with a talk by Bob Inwood, about the Baker Street Revitalization Project. This exhibit features a montage of past and present photos of many of the historic buildings on Baker Street from the Touchstones Nelson Archives, as well as considering other examples of what heritage may look like as we move further into the 21st century.

The Grassroots Grandmas are hosting tools and treasures, a deluxe rummage sale, on Saturday, July 21.

Proceeds from this event will go towards the Stephen Lewis Foundation in support of African grandmothers who are turning the tide of HIV/AIDS in their communities. To donate your treasures or tools to this worthy cause, contact Linda at 250-226-7304.

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Head down to the Cottonwood Falls Community Market on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a wide selection of vendors that include live plants, crafts, baked goods and more.

This downtown market offers regional farm produce and a variety of locally-made and locally-sourced products that support community sustainability. Nelson’s Downtown Local Market offers up a superb selection of regional organic produce, ready to eat food, and more. Every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. until September 26.

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the door. Doors open at 10 p.m.

To be in love, or not to be in love?

That is the question to be explored by Shakespeare Shorts VII: Greatest Love Scenes as Lisel and Jeff Forst reenact legendary affairs of the heart, July 18, 19, 20, and 21, Wednesday to Saturday at 7:30 p.m., live under the maple leaves of downtown Nelson’s Gyro Park.

Audiences are encouraged to port their own comfy thrones and yummy feasts to the festival. Non-alcoholic beverages are welcome. There are several picnic blankets for seating available as need be.

Visit forstmedia.ca for more information about the production, the Forsts, and the IVth Annual Bard in the Bush Shakespeare Festival. This is Shakspeare under natural light, like it used to be done, with the beauty of nature as a backdrop. All the scene needs is you.

The players await your entrance!

VISUAL ARTS ArtWalk starts Friday, July 6 with an opening event offering new features like participainting and a kids tent from 4Cats. The opening runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. around downtown and Baker Street.

ArtWalk / Garden Inspirations reception at the Craft Connection, Friday July 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be the delectable assortment of goodies and refreshments. Our ArtWalk artists are Mirja Vahala and Nicole Hobbs. Featured this month in Gallery 378 is Giosi Lammirato.

AT THE PUB Join the Ymir Hotel’s country and bluegrass jam every Friday night.

Things get going around 5 p.m. and wrap up around 9 p.m.

MUSIC

Thursday, July 5, Thus Far with Minus the Czar and guests take the stage at The Royal. There is no cover for this great night of local punk and metal.

Doors open at 9 p.m.

Head to Spiritbar on Thursday, July 5 for the summer jam including music by DJs Yan Zombie, Dexter, Deeps, Sweet Pickle, Lady AK and more. Doors open at 10 p.m. No cover.

Skate on over to Roller JamDown — roller derby after party on Friday, July 6 at The Royal. DJs Rhapsody and Jorma will be playing some great tunes to make everyone feel good and come together. Doors open at 9 p.m. Cover is $7 at the door or $5 for derby ladies.

The Dudes are coming to Spiritbar on Friday, July 6. Doors open at 10 p.m. and ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel.

The Alan Kirk Band will be at Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw on Friday, July 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. Featuring guest Michael Fredrick.

The best outdoor concert of 2011 is returning to the Balfour Outdoor Amphitheatre. Beatles tribute band Revolver will be back in the Kootenays on July 6 at 6 p.m. For more information call 1-877-229-4141.

Nazareth Join The Royal for an evening of music that speaks to your soul, pleases the ears and gets you on those dancing feet as the The Royal presents Modern Grass on Saturday, July 7. Tickets are $10 and are available at The Royal and liveattheroyal.com. Doors 9 p.m.

Showtime approx 9:30 p.m.

Apathy and Celph Titled will be at Spiritbar on Saturday, July 7 for an unforgettable night of hip hop. Doors open at 10 p.m. and ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel.

Hot Tin Can will be at the Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw with Dan Swearingin and Paul Erven on Saturday, July 7. Music will be on from 6 to 9 p.m.

Rockopolus Promotions and Revolution Audio proudly presents Nazareth with guests Headpins live in concert on Tuesday, July 10 at the Nelson and District Community Complex. Special 500 early bird advance tickets are $25, on sale now at Phoenix Computers (468 Baker Street) or phone 250-354-4300. Regular advance tickets, $35. At the gate, $45.

K'naan will take the stage at Spiritbar for a very special show including a full live band. Doors open at 10 p.m. and

ticket informaiton is available at the Hume Hotel.

Tuesday nights at The Royal feature local musicians, and this week Funk Boat takes the stage. Come support local music. Doors at 9 p.m. No cover.

The Royal presents Drunk Uncle, Babysitter and guests on Thursday, July 12. Drunk Uncle are a trio originally from Windsor, Ont. who now reside in BC and are ready to terrorize your town. Enjoy a punk rockin’ evening with some local heavy hitters. Tickets are $7 at the door. Doors open 8 p.m.

The Royal is proud to present The Battle of Santiago on Friday, July 13.

The Battle of Santiago is a performance battle between strong Latin rhythms and deeply cultured Canadian influences, pushed into an improvisational post-Afro-Cuban-rock theatre. Tickets are $10 and are available at the Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com. Doors open 8pm.

Diggy hip hop DJ from the band Down With Webster is rolling through Nelson on Friday, July 13. He is an extraordinary DJ and brings forward many talents on the tables. Tickets $5 at

Enjoy music and wings every Friday night at Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw with Olin and Rob. Every Monday at Finley’s check out the blues jam from 8 p.m. until midnight. Hosted by Magic Carpet Blues Band. Amps and drums are supplied but please bring your own instruments. Welcome all singers, bands and musicians.

CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENTS The Royal presents Joel Plaskett with Mo Kenney as part of the Capitol Series on Thursday, September 20. Tickets are $25 and are available at the Capitol Theatre Box office located at 421 Victoria Street or online at capitoltheatre. bc.ca Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Showtime approximately 8 p.m.

Rockopolis Productions and Revolution Audio presents the second in their Fixing up the NDCC area concert series on Saturday, October 13. Canada's top Pink Floyd tribute group PIGS will take the stage with Spaceport Union and Kytami. Ticket information is available at Phoenix Computers.

Add your events to our new online calendar at nelsonstar.com or email vurb@ nelsonstar.com.

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Community Friends Come Through Again Catherine Brochlagen (left) of Friends of the Nelson Library recently handed over the proceeds from the Friends’ semi-annual book sale to chief librarian June Stockdale (right). The $2,700 raised will be used for the library collection. The Friends have been fundraising — and friendraising — for many years. Since 1995, the Friends have raised almost $130,000 for the library.

The next booksale is slated for October.

The friends and family of the wonderful and amazing Aunty Kate Symonds -(Great to many and Great Grand to some) would like to announce that our beloved matriarch has turned 90 years of age this past June 6th!

Large quantities of tea and tarts were consumed.

Much love to you, sweet Aunty!

Plans are already underway for the much anticipated 100th birthday celebration in 2022.

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ArtWalk Nelson, BC 6 July - 31 August 2012

Boathouses by Lainey Benson

Celebrating 24 years of bringing art to the downtown core

Opening Night Friday 6th July 6-9pm Chalk Art, Sand Sculpting, Face Painting, ParticiPainting, 4Catstm Art Tent, Performance Art and Live Music!

THE NELSON & DISTRICT ARTS COUNCIL THANKS OUR SPONSORS:

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Mirja Vahala Beyond-the-Surface Paintings.

Nelson Art Walk at Gallery 378 and ongoing. www.mirjavahala.com

Impressionist Florals Sheila Lockhart at Kolmel’s

Natasha Bogdasavich will be showing several new mixed media paintings at this year’s Art Walk. Her work explores abstract imagery and involves the use of sand and coffee in creating texture and aroma.

The paintings will be displayed at Grounded Coffee House, 616 Vernon Street.

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CELEBRATING 24 YEARS OF BRINGING ART TO THE DOWNTOWN CORE

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News Theatre group would need to raise $430,000 Continued from Page 1 any citizen that wants to participate with the request for proposal from the City of Nelson have any confidence when the City sets a deadline and ground rules for a proposal and if they do not have a proponent by which they agree, they will just merely extend the proposal until someone comes along to whom they agree with,” said Olthof. “To me that is not the process that I want to be a part of. I don’t think that is a democratic way of doing things.”

The original deadline for the request for proposal was set for April 17, but was extended to May 31.

The City also received a proposal from the Downtown Athletic Club, who hope to convert the theatre space to accommodate squash courts, a climbing facility and the possibility for other sports facilities like a basketball court.

Olthof questioned the viability of the theatre society’s proposal when they seem to be relying on “tax dollars.”

“If it’s not municipal dollars, it’s federal dollars or provincial dollars,” said Olthof.

“If you look at the proposal by the society… if you look at their methods of funding, they have no money. They are looking to do it on a volunteer basis, with money from the Columbia Basin Trust, the feds, the provincial government and the municipality; that’s all tax dollars. How does that make it viable? It just doesn’t, and how can city council just sit back there and say, ‘we’re going to pick the winners and losers.’”

According to the proposal from the theatre society, the costs for the start-up of the facility would have an approximate total cost of $430,075.

The society anticipates that memberships, seating and other sponsorship drives, community donations, the Columbia Basin Trust, regional district grants, Osprey Foundation, and BC Gaming grants will be among some of the sources of revenue to address the start-up costs.

“I read the proposal from the theatre group, and I have

read the proposal from the Athletic Club and it just seems to be a lot of hope and a prayer from the one side and the liberal romantics would just love to have

“People can’t sustain a movie theatre in this town...”

Ed Olthof Local Business Owner

that and take their kids to the theatre and the other side doesn’t cost the city a penny,” said Olthof.

In a story in the Star published in March, the Athletic Club projected their budget at $350,000 to $400,000 and stressed that they would be not asking the city for any direct funding.

“We’re not looking for them to spend any money to make this project happen,” said Pat Hodgson of the athletic club in March.

“There may be some costs incurred by the city to bring the building up to code, but

they haven’t been identified, and we haven’t gotten that far into the process yet.”

Like the theatre society, the athletic club said they expected to pay for the project through grants, fundraising and member fees.

In addition to concerns about funding, Olthof doesn’t think there are enough moviegoers to sustain a theatre.

“People can’t sustain a movie theatre in this town,” he said. “I think that theatre was currently designed to seat 700; obviously it would never seat 700. I heard 289 or 300 seats as a projected theatre size. Well honest to goodness, I don’t think we could sustain a theatre, maybe they can prove me wrong.

I get my movies from NetFlix or AppleTV, and I don’t see that going away.”

The Nelson Civic Theatre Society has until October 15 to conduct feasibility study, further business planning, raise initial funds and consult with the broader community.

City council will then review their proposal.

— With files from Greg Nesteroff

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and rep team that have really developed how Nelson soccer operates and performs against larger clubs.

The addition of the Soccer Quest facility has also allowed players to compete at a much higher level because it gives them access to fields all year round.

Another factor is the City doing a better job of maintaining the fields, so the conditions are better for kids to play on.

“Everything just seems to be a lot more organized. It’s run well now,” he said. “The teams should be more competitive against the bigger clubs that they go up against.”

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The Nelson Selects will have a strong showing at the Provincial B soccer tournament, as seven of the nine rep teams prepare to compete for provincial glory this week.

The number has continued to increase in the past five years, demonstrating the strength of the Nelson Youth Soccer program in the Kootenays. The boys U15, U16, U18, and the girls U13, U14, U15, U17 will be representing Nelson in Aldergrove and Kelowna from July 5 to 8.

“I think all the teams that are going down are better prepared for provincials,” said Dave Spendlove owner of Soccer Quest and advisor to NYSA. “They are playing good football, not kick and run anymore.”

The Nelson squads are going to need to be strong as they are up against some tough competition. Big centres like Kamloops, Kelowna, Victoria, Vancouver, and Surrey will all be playing at the provincial tournament.

Spendlove said every Nelson team must be at their best if they want a chance to medal.

“That’s how things have changed over the last few years,” said Spendlove. “The goal of Nelson Youth Soccer is not to make provincials, our goal now is to medal in provincials.”

Last year the U18 boys came home with a second place finish, and the year before that same team won the provincial title. With medal finishes in sight, this year’s teams will need the support of their local volunteer coaches, which is an area that Spendlove said has really evolved over the last few years.

“The soccer coaching in town has changed. There are 600 adults playing soccer now, compared to only 80 when we first moved to town. So it creates a culture and people are more interested in the game.”

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Ian Crofton Martha Margrett Marken

Marken, Martha Martha Margrett Margrett of of Leduc, Leduc,Alberta Alberta formerly formerly of of Nelson, Nelson, BC BC Marken, diedThursday, Thursday, June June 21, 21, 2012 2012 at at Leduc, Leduc,Alberta Alberta at at the the age age of of 86 86 years years .. died memorial service service will will be be held held Friday, Friday, July July 6, 6, 2012 2012 at at 11:00am 11:00am AA memorial from the the Chapel Chapel of of Thompson Thompson Funeral Funeral Service, Service, 613 613 Ward Ward Street, Street, from Nelson, BC. BC. with with Rev. Rev. Marcella Marcelle Mugford Mugford offi officiating. ciating. Inurnment Inurnment will will Nelson, follow in in Nelson Nelson Memorial Memorial Park Park Cemetery.

Cemetery. follow As expression expression of of sympathy sympathy family family and and friends friends may may make make donations donations As in memory memory of of Martha Martha to to Kootenay Kootenay Lake Lake Hospital Hospital Foundation, Foundation, in # 3View 3View Street, Street, Nelson, Nelson, BC BC V1L V1L 4M1 4M1 # On-line condolences condolences may may be be expressed expressed at at www.thompsonfs.ca www.thompsonfs.ca On-line Funeral arrangements arrangements are are under under the the direction direction of of Thompson Thompson Funeral Funeral service service Ltd. Ltd. Funeral

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Cindy Lee Draycott

Our beloved Cindy Lee Draycott made the voyage home on June 8th, 2012 at 1:30 AM. Although her flesh has returned to the earth, her spirit lives forever in the stars and in our hearts.

Cindy wishes to send love and peace to all who have ever crossed her path. SHINE ON beautiful lady, You will be very missed.

There will be a celebration for her life on August 19th, 2012 where we will be having a food drive; details will be provided at a later date.

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Donation can be made to the Nelson Food Bank at 602 Silica Street Nelson, BC. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

November 12th, 1944 to June 28th , 2012

Quietly at Jubilee Manor on June 28th in his 67th year with family by his side. Loving father of Andrew and Julia and also leaving behind three brothers, two sisters and many many friends.

There will be a gathering of friends and family at the Nelson Rod & Gun Club on Sunday July 8th between 1:00 and 5:00 pm to celebrate his life. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers a donation to Kootenay Co-op Radio in Ian’s name would be gratefully appreciated.

PETERS, Esther Susan (nee Trippel) It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Esther Susan Peters on March 5, 2012 at Nelson Jubilee Manor.

Esther was born November 23, 1927 in Rosthern, Sask., the youngest of ten children. She moved to Trail in her teens where she met and married her husband Tennis (Ted) on December 2, 1947. They lived all their married life in Sunningdale and Casino where they raised their family. Mom moved to Fruitvale in 1996 to live with her son and daughter-in-law when Dad was placed in extended care.

She loved all animals, especially cats and was a member of the Trail Horsemen’s Society for many years. She was well known for her homemade bread and buns, was an avid gardener and enjoyed linedancing.

She also never said no to a trip to Chewelah or Bonners Ferry.

Esther is predeceased by her husband Ted in 1998, she is survived by her daughter Joanne Mallett (Ed) son Jim (Faye) two grandchildren Stacey Dennis (Mike) and Jason, her brother Wilbur Trippel and four great grandchildren Alyssa and Aiden Dennis and Jaxon and Carson Peters as well as many and nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Fruitvale on Monday, July 9th at 10:00am followed immediately by an interment at Mountainview Cemetery in Rossland.

The famiy would like to take this time to thank Dr. E. McCoid for her years of special care and Dr. Janz and the staff of Nelson Jubilee Manor for their excellent care of Mom during her stay this past year.

You truly are a remarkable group.

‘Rest in Peace Mom. You earned it.’

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Civil Engineering Technologist II District of Kitimat, full time permanent - wage $36.11 $43.69, over 2 years. Civil Technologist diploma required.

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, duties include a variety of infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proficient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D, and MS Office. Valid BC driver’s licence required.

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News

Lake levels cause Lakeside problems

Dr. Tim and Brent Allen announce the change of ownership of their Nelson optometry clinic to Dr. Kelly Newhouse.

Dr. Tim Allen will continue to see patients on occasional days and thanks his patients for the support over the years.

Dr. Kelly Newhouse welcomes new and existing patients and reÁects the long history of the optometry practice at 366 Baker St by operating as Nelson Family Eyecare.

See our website to learn more about the history.

Dr. Kelly Newhouse & Dr. Tim Allen 366 Baker St | Nelson BC | V1L 4H5 | 250 352 5152

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Sunday afternoon’s rain storm has compounded the problems around the Lakeside Park playing fields, turning the high traffic area into a swamp. On Monday, the continued rain caused the banks at several locations around the playing fields to be breached. Access to the parking lot adjacent to the mall has been closed and many areas are not passable. Starting today a weather system is expected that will dry the area up. Temperatures are expected to rise for the rest of the week and reach the lower 30s by Saturday.

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