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Sports museum opens in the Civic Centre See Page 3

Selects U14 girls earn silver at provincials See Page 13

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Officials forced to shoot bruin near centre of city after it wanders into City Campground in middle of the day BOB HALL

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A black bear that wandered into the City Campground last week was destroyed by the local conservation officer.

Just after 1 p.m. Tuesday, panicked campers alerted campground staff to a bear in the immediate area. The bruin was foraging through garbage at the campground on High Street.

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down in the facility’s shelter to avoid escalating the situation.

Before the conservation officer and Nelson Police Department members arrived, the bear was scared off. It rambled up the bank behind the campground and climbed high into a tree.

“If we are called out to deal with a bear, unless the bear finds its own way back into the bush, the results are

Nelson residents and visitors hit the streets Friday as ArtWalk 2012 debuted a new collection of work. The opening didn’t disappoint as organizers featured performances by Moving...Pictures (above) who performed a piece titled White Light. There was also music from the Moving Mosaic Samba Band, a kids tent by 4Cats and more. ArtWalk continues at businesses around Nelson until August 31. For more ArtWalk photos turn to Page 2.

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Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko is calling a proposal to push Nelson into the Kootenay-Columbia federal riding “bizarre.”

Last week the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for British Columbia presented a new electoral map for consideration at public hearings this fall. BC is gaining six electoral districts as a result of the increase in its population.

In the proposed map, Nelson would be bumped to the Kootenay-Columbia riding which runs all the way to the Alberta border and north past Revelstoke. Nelson would be on the extreme west edge of the new riding which would end near the city limits and not include the entire Regional District of Central Kootenay.

“I am not looking at this from the point of view of political parties,” said Story continues to ‘Not about’ on Page 4

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San Jose Sharks draft pick and Nelson Minor Hockey graduate Isaac MacLeod points to the display that includes his father Al’s 1969 bantam provincial championship team at the new Nelson Sports Museum at the Civic Centre.

Greg Nesteroff photo Back for the summer from Boston College, MacLeod is the museum’s tour guide.

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How does an NHL draft pick coming off a superb sophomore season in college hockey spend the summer?

For Isaac MacLeod, the answer is return home to work in the pantheon of local sporting greats whose ranks he hopes to join.

MacLeod, 20, who earned an NCAA championship with Boston College this spring,

was introduced Friday as the tour guide for the new Nelson Sports Museum during the facility’s grand opening. “My parents sent me an email with the job description,� he said. “Growing up in Nelson and hearing its sports history, it’s a cool experience to hang around here — especially the Civic Centre, the place I learned to skate.�

MacLeod, a defenceman chosen by the San Jose Sharks two years ago, pointed out his

father Al and uncle Wayne Naka appear in a prominently-displayed photo of the 1969 Nelson bantam team that won the provincials.

Although he knew some of the city’s athletic achievements, “there was definitely a lot from way before my time that Mr. McDonnell had to teach me.�

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Not about politics, says Atamanenko Continued from Page 1 Atamanenko, who represents the NDP in Parliament. “I’m looking at the logistics, the accessibility, the communities of interest, the historical breakdown. What they have proposed is wrong on all counts.”

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“Plucking Nelson out of the riding doesn’t make any sense. We have this infrastructure where we all work together, the MLAs and local government, then to have this major community taken out of this is bizarre.”

Alex Atamanenko Local MP

remain in the riding with Salmo and Nakusp (see sidebar for exact specifications as laid out in the report).

“The MP has to be accessible, there has to be some kind of flow,” said Atamanenko, who has been elected as the MP for the Southern Interior riding three times since the 2006 election.

“Plucking Nelson out of the riding doesn’t make any sense. We have this infrastructure where we all work together, the MLAs and local government officials, then to have a major community taken out of this is bizarre.”

The proposal takes into account British Columbia’s increase in population from 3,907,738 in 2001 to 4,400,057, as captured in the 2011 census.

The riding to the west would be known as South Okanagan-West Kootenay. It would bring Penticton in, but leave Princeton (currently in BC Southern Interior) out.

Since being elected to Parliament, the Castlegar-based Atamanenko said it has been a challenge to represent some of the communities on the western edges of the riding.

The MP has a full-time office in Castlegar and part-time office in Oliver, but his as-

sistant only gets to visit that location once a month.

“We do the very best we can and the constituents seem to be happy,” said Atamanenko, adding that he does not visit that end of the riding as much as he works in the West Kootenay.

The three member boundaries commission is made up of chair John E. Hall, plus Stewart Ladyman and Dr. J. Peter Meekison.

In addition to looking at population numbers, the commission focused on historical patterns and community of interest or identity to achieve the goal of effective representation in Parliament.

Under the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act, the commission’s main aim in redrawing boundaries is to divide the province into electoral districts as close to the average population as reasonably possible.

Over the years, Atamanenko said he has worked hard on a regional approach with the communities in the West Kootenay. Nelson’s departure would hinder that groundwork.

“Putting Nelson in [Kootenay Columbia] doesn’t make any sense for us,” he said. “We work together with Trail and Castlegar, we have this whole area that is homogenous and to all of a sudden take a pocket and move it into another riding simply doesn’t make sense.”

The commission will now travel the province to gather input. It will be in Nelson on October 2. Those wishing to make a presentation must submit their request to the commission by August 30.

Atamanenko said he plans to voice opposition.

“I’m in the process of drafting up a position paper on this,” he said. “I will be sharing it with local government officials and others to hopefully get folks to intervene in the process from various angles.

“We have some homework to do. This is not a done deal.”

Nelson has long been an NDP stronghold of support and the East Kootenay has traditionally sent a Conservative candidate to Ottawa over the years, but Atamanenko said that is not his primary concern at this point.

Make up of the proposed Kootenay-Columbia federal riding (population 109,058) Consisting of: (a) the Regional District of East Kootenay; (b) those parts of the Regional District of Central Kootenay comprised of: (i) the villages of Nakusp and Salmo; (ii) the Town of Creston; (iii) subdivisions A, B, C, G and K; (iv) the City of Nelson; (v) that part of Subdivision D lying northerly of a line described as follows: commencing at the intersection of the southwesterly production of Cooper Creek with the westerly limit of Subdivision D; thence generally northeasterly along said production and said creek to the Duncan River; thence northerly along said river to Hamill Creek; thence generally northeasterly along said creek to a point at latitude 50°16'55"N and longitude 116°35'50"W; thence easterly in a straight line to the easterly limit of said subdivision; (vi) that part of Subdivision E lying southerly of the Kootenay River; (vii) those parts of Subdivision F comprised of: a. that part lying southerly of a line described as follows: commencing at the intersection of the westerly limit of Subdivision F with Highway 3A and 6; thence generally northeasterly along said highway to the southeasterly limit of said subdivision; b. that part lying easterly and southerly of a line described as follows: commencing at the intersection of the southerly limit of Subdivision F (Kootenay River) with the southerly projection of Grohman Creek; thence generally northerly along said projection and Grohman Creek to a point at approximate latitude 49°31'03"N and longitude 117°19'59"W; thence easterly in a straight line to the northwesterlymost point on the limit of the City of Nelson; (viii) that part of Subdivision H lying easterly and southerly of a line described as follows: commencing at the intersection of the southerly limit of said subdivision with Highway No. 3A; thence generally northerly and easterly along said highway and Highway 3A and 6 to the easterly limit of said subdivision; (c) that part of the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District comprised of: the City of Revelstoke; the Town of Golden; subdivisions A and B; and (d) that part of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary comprised of Subdivision A and the villages of Fruitvale and Montrose.

“Are they stacking the deck trying to take Nelson out? I don’t even want to look at that,” he told the Star. “I want to look at how we can make this riding function the best we can regardless of who holds this position.”

If the ridings are changed as proposed for the next federal election, Atamanenko said he would be sad to not visit a community that is a steady stop for his constituency work.

“I’m so used to going there,” he said. “It would be really bizarre for me not to be able to visit Nelson on a regular basis.”

Nelson has been part of five different riding configurations in the last 95 years.

From 1917-88 the riding was known as Kootenay West. In 1988, the boundaries were adjusted and the riding renamed Kootenay West-Revelstoke. In 1997, it became West KootenayOkanagan, and in 2000, Kootenay-Boundary-Okanagan.

Nelson has been part of the Southern Interior riding since 2004.

Only two MPs have been based in Nelson since 1917 — Progressive Levi William Humphrey, elected in 1921, and New Democrat Lyle Kristiansen, elected in 1980 and 1988.

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Nelson Mayor Elected Chair of Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ BC Caucus

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Mayor John Dooley’s work at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities board table has been recognized by his peers who elected him chair of the BC caucus.

“The recognition for the City is considerable,” said Dooley, who was elected by his political peers to the Federation board for the seventh time last month.

“It’s a privilege. You’re amongst a small group of people who are given the responsibility of representing all of Canada’s communities at the national level.”

Dooley is one of eight members of the caucus, which represents the best interests of rural communities, towns and major cities across British Columbia in dealings with the federal government on important matters such as taxation, infrastructure, housing, transportation and green initiatives.

The mayor says the caucus chair appointment puts him in a position of knowing what sort of trends and decisions are arising in Ottawa that may impact BC’s rural communities and small cities like Nelson.

“The Federation is full of leaders,” said Prince George city councillor Garth Frizzell, one of the fellow BC caucus members who voted for Dooley as chair. “And even amongst that group of incredible people, John is a confident, natural leader.”

The Federation has been the national voice of municipal government since 1901 with nearly 2,000 member communities. The BC caucus was voted on by nearly 200 elected officials who attended the Federation’s recent annual general meeting in Saskatoon.

“Those meetings often see us working late in the day on difficult decisions, trying to figure out compromises that will satisfy municipalities

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form coast to coast to coast,” said Frizzell. “Whether the work is going forward or temporarily in a rut, I have consistently seen that when John takes the microphone, peoples stop to listen.”

Frizzell said Dooley — now in his third term as mayor and 14th year on city council — has become very well connected.

“When we meet each November with MPs and senators, John often gets recognized with a friendly handshake and story before

he can get introduced.”

Dooley has also been appointed as the Union of BC Municipalities’ representative to the FortisBC resource planning advisory group, where he’ll speak on behalf of the interests of homeowners and small community business owners.

The mayor said the role is another great opportunity to build important relationships and confidence in the City of Nelson.

“The fact that the City of Nelson has its own hydro generation facility — the only municipality in BC that does — is going to be a real benefit,” he said. “We work with FortisBC very closely.”

Union of BC Municipalities president Heath Slee said Dooley is the ideal appointment for the position.

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Major problems caused by June’s record-breaking weather have subsided as warm weather has swept over the area.

Engineers working on the sloughing and seepage at the HB mine site south of Salmo have determined the cause of the problem.

Heavy rainfall was a major contributing factor to some seepage and the initial slough, but while working on relieving pressure on the dam, a sinkhole was discovered on the inside face about 1.8 metres below the high water mark.

With the change in weather, geotechnicians and engineers from the Regional District of Central Kootenay were able to use pumps to reduce the water down to a safe level.

The sinkhole was revealed as the

pond level was reduced.

The regional district says regular monthly and annual inspections would not have revealed the sinkhole given its location and depth in the pond.

The tailing pond is now drained enough that pumps are running strictly to match inflow levels.

Engineers are determining the best method to permanently remediate the sinkhole and in doing so further improve the dam’s stability.

flowerbeds and gardens is permitted on certain days at certain hours,” read a notice from village administrator Rae Sawyer.

Due to the temporary supply and hot weather predicted for the next few days, Kaslo may see changes to the conservation levels.

“Please observe Level 2 guidelines very carefully and talk to any neighbours who may not be on the Internet, to spread the word,” said Sawyer.

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The Village of Kaslo is still dealing with problems caused by a slide that took out their dam on Kemp Creek.

A water quality advisory put in place in June following the slide will continue for the foreseeable future.

According to the village, water conservation levels, however, are being relaxed from level 4 to level 2.

“This means watering of lawns,

In the end, Kootenay Lake didn’t break any records for high water levels.

The lake peaked on July 3 at 1,753.8 feet. The record, set in 1974, was 1,754.24 feet.

Water levels have since dropped thanks to the break in wet weather.

Kootenay Lake was sitting at 1,753.1 feet on Monday.

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Editor: Bob Hall Publisher: Chuck Bennett

The political hinterland

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With the July heat arriving in full force this week the pool at Gyro Park has been a popular stop for families.

This J.H. Allen photo from the 1930s shows the original pool in its early days. The gyroscope fountain in the middle was installed thanks to a donation from a circus passing through town. It was removed during pool repairs in the 1960s. Can anyone tell us what became of it?

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f the federal riding boundary realignment is all about perception — how we perceive ourselves and how we perceive others — then it doesn’t look good for Nelson.

The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for British Columbia has proposed that in the next federal election, Nelson voters help elect the Member of Parliament for the Kootenay-Columbia riding. It would land this community on the farthest western reaches of a new riding and align us with folks in the East Kootenay.

We all know the East Kootenay is the land of pick-up trucks, gun racks, country music and rednecks. That’s a world away from this patch of the province which is chock full of smart cars, bike racks, electronic music and hippies.

Of course the perception of both is far from the reality, but it’s safe to say that on the surface Nelson does not quite fit.

Beyond the snap judgement of perception, there are legitimate reasons to be concerned about the proposed re-drawing of the electoral map.

One of the main drawbacks of Nelson being shuttled east is that it removes us from our primary regional partners. In recent years the tri-city communities of Nelson, Castlegar and Trail have worked hard to foster better partnerships. The mayors and leaders in all three realize that as a collective we are much stronger when it comes to matching our rural economy with the rest of British Columbia and Canada. Though all three communities are each very unique, the challenges of our geography and isolation bind us together.

If the new electoral configuration goes ahead, both Trail and Castlegar will be represented in Ottawa by the MP from the new riding of South Okanagan-West Kootenay.

Ottawa is the most distant government when it comes to everyday life in Nelson.

Placing this community on the farthest edge of a new riding in order to bolster the population numbers for the East Kootenay seems arbitrary. If the new map is drawn, our political isolation in Ottawa will increase significantly.

Surely this can’t be the goal of the commission.

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Council Column – Deb Kozak

Governing through dialogue

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’ve been thinking a lot about conversations lately, especially in light of the heated council meeting that received so much media attention a few weeks ago. Mostly I’ve been thinking about how we share ideas and interact with each other to effect change and grow as community.

The conversations I’ve had over the last few weeks have taken place in coffee shops, in board rooms, on the road, in people’s homes and in the park. They have been diverse and full of energy and passion about the different facets of our community.

I joined the Nelson Business Association for early morning coffee.

Amidst the talk about dogs on Baker Street there was a deep concern about how local business is weathering this new economy.

People are worried about the increased exemptions

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at the border, increased online shopping and taxation rates. Some owners have seen a decrease and are looking for ways to improve business activity. The conversation then shifted to plans on how the downtown and waterfront area will be renewed and transformed over the next few years.

The Kootenay Coop Store has big plans for the property they’ve purchased, lighting and awnings will be improved in the downtown and there was also talk of reviving some type of festival. The City is moving forward with the Downtown and Waterfront Master Plan and is actively engaged with business owners to make this happen.

When I left that morning, I did my homework on taxation rates. Nelson’s business rate for 2012 is 2.358 per cent, down from 2.5 per cent the previous Bob Hall Editor

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year, perhaps not as much as people would like to see, but improvement nonetheless. Conversation to be continued…

Later that same day council met with Andrew Creighton to learn about the launch of a local currency later this month. It’s a concept that has been around for a long time and has been successful in other communities. So far 150 business owners have signed on to accept this money as local tender.

Money has been printed at the Canadian mint and is set to go. Now it just needs spenders and receivers.

This strategy just might be a part of the solution for keeping our dollars local.

Interesting how this conversation connected with my earlier meeting.

I then travelled to Golden for a regional meeting where the topic highest on everyone’s list was flooding throughout the Columbia

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Basin. The conversation between Canada and the US over the control of the Libby Dam release was successful in the cooperative way water releases are being managed. Property owners on both sides of the border are experiencing flooding, but there is awareness and cooperation on how to control the extent of damage. The larger conversation here is how the changing climate will impact the future management of the dams and how our citizens will have their say at the international level regarding the Columbia River Treaty.

My next conversations will be much closer to home as I travel to visit my parents and we discuss the next transition in their lives later this month.

What I do know is that success is achieved with mutual respect, understanding and most of all, listening.

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fied in the laneway cleanup campaign animal feces (bagged and without bags), broken bottles and glasses, restaurant food containers and drink cans, clothes, abandoned trash to treasure items, weeds, overgrown grass, tree suckers, tumbled down compost bins/fences, unwanted building supplies and garbage strewn along laneways.

Nelson prides itself for garden tours and heritage walks.

Most residents are proud of their homes/yards and maintain them, however, appear to feel no need to maintain “public� areas such as laneways that are now being used as community connectors by people, their pets and animals including skunks.

We are the public. The laneways are ours. I challenge all owners and renters to invest a couple of hours into their community.

Go beyond the lane cleanup campaign. Clean up after your pets. Remove garbage, wastes, dangerous items such as broken glass and trim unwanted vegetation along your property line.

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when the city provides bags/ bins for disposing of dog poop.

These pet owners live throughout Nelson and appear to also abdicate their responsibility to clean up after their pets on city laneways.

While walking my dogs I see other owners with bags tied to leashes who keep walking after their pet has pooped with the bag still either tied to the leash or in hand. The bag is obviously for appearances only as the owner never uses it and others just don’t bother to carry or use bags.

Pets cannot clean up after themselves, so if you own a dog be responsible: do not let it roam free, use a leash where you may come in contact with other animals and people unless the area is off leash and always pick-up after your pet.

Pet waste transmits disease to humans and animals. It is the responsibility of the owner to clean up after their pet. It should be a law with a fine attached for offenders.

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Two recent Star items have similar messages about who we are and where we live and call Nelson residents to community action.

The June 29 lane clean-up campaign asks residents to remove unwanted structures; to trim overhanging trees/ shrubs and dispose of combustible from the laneways and to ensure parked vehicles do not obstruct through traffic.

Residents have an opportunity to cleanup laneways for two weeks before assessments are done to identify problem areas.

The June 27 dog owner article says people tried to pull down the fence erected for public safety at the dog walk and left “buckets of dog feces along the fence.� The article provided alternative areas for dog walking during high water.

I do not believe the walking area is the real issue in this article. The issue is that some — not all — dog walkers believe the dog walk is an area where dogs can do their business without the need for owners to be responsible and clean up after their pet even

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I think this is about as close to “the marketplace determining what is acceptable in our downtown� as you can get using a democratic process, involving far more than “a select few.�

What has all of his to do with heritage? Absolutely nothing. I sit on the city’s heritage commission where this subject has never been

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discussed. I suppose that this body was the target of the “city-endorsed preservationists� jibe, but we were not consulted, thank goodness.

It’s not part of our mandate.

I also happen to sit on the city’s advisory planning commission, and again, we certainly never talked about sandwich boards, let alone setting rules for their design.

Whilst I actually agree with the spirit of Kate Bridger’s perspective, the targets of her vitriol are actually quite innocent in this case. A stronger argument is made when facts are presented with passion, rather than accusations levied without foundation.

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Except, in this case, the downtown is doing just that.

The issue of sandwich boards was raised by the Nelson Business Association, which polled its members on the subject and held an open house which I attended, along with many others. The business association then

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News Nelson City Council

Bylaw stimulates debate MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter

Nelson city council adopted an amended property maintenance bylaw Monday, but not all councillors were in favour.

Councillor Bob Adams has voiced opposition to the bylaw since it came forward in May, following the adoption of the tree maintenance bylaw.

“I’ve looked after the boulevard in front of my place — it’s 14 feet wide and 57 feet long — for 30 years,” said Adams.

“I plant the trees and I prune them. I cut them down and remove them when they get too big and now I have to ask council’s permission, but I still have to do it.”

The bylaw was amended to include a section that reads “the planting and care of shrubs, plants and bushes upon any

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street or boulevard within the City shall be under the control of the city.”

The amendment also stipulates no one is allowed to plant, remove, cut down, damage or injure any plant, shrub or bush on any boulevard or adjacent to any street within the City without written permission.

City manager Kevin Cormack said the city has become known as the “tree police” but

Public needs to help Continued from Page 1 not the best,” said Sgt. Janet Scott-Pryke. “But we don’t have much of a choice.”

Because the frightened bear showed no signs of coming down from where it had climbed, when the conservation officer arrived the decision was made to destroy the animal, she said.

“There are a lot of people in that area with the campground and it’s a residential area,” said Scott-Pryke. “It’s amazing it got down that far, but it’s not the first time this has happened.”

Though Nelson police officers assisted, it was the conservation officer who shot the bear.

“We have to assess the situation and make sure it can be done safely,” Scott-Pryke said of the process of firing within city limits.

“We don’t just shoot willy nilly and everything is taken into account. Public safety is obviously paramount.”

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lic to be diligent with garbage disposal so that situations like last week’s can be avoided in the future.

“If the bear reached a point where it has lost its aversion to people and become used to eating garbage instead of foraging for natural diet in the bush… it makes it easy for them and they stay,” said Scott-Pryke.

The veteran police officer said it’s upsetting for all involved when bears are destroyed.

“Thankfully we don’t have to do it very often,” she said.

“For the officers, it’s not easy because we don’t want to have to kill an animal.”

Conservation officer Jason Hawkes didn’t return a message from the Star before deadline.

To report bear problems call the RAPP line at 1-877-9527277. If you have questions about solutions to humanbear conflicts email the local Bear Aware office at nelson@ bearaware.bc.ca.

they are going to manage the bylaw within reason.

“Most laws are for the people who aren’t doing the right thing,” said councillor Donna Macdonald. “We want to encourage a positive kind of behaviour from our community and prevent extreme behaviour.”

“It’s paperwork that I don’t think we really need,” said Adams.

“If everyone that looks after their boulevard phones staff and says ‘tell me what I should and shouldn’t do,’ staff are going to be run off their feet.

“I agree that there is the odd person that takes the further step and gets rid of a tree because it’s blocking my view.

Well, that’s wrong. I just think this bylaw takes things too far.

It’s too much paperwork and red tape.”

Police Beat

Gyro Park hit by vandals Nelson Star Staff

Vandals struck Gyro Park on Saturday night in an area of the community that has seen increasing problems.

In the middle of the night the police department received a call about mischief and when officers arrived they found unknown suspects had lifted a cement park bench support section from the grass area of the park and thrown it over a six-foot chain link fence.

The resulting impact caused the bench support to shatter into small pieces with much of the material landing in the swimming pool.

The local department has received a number of calls regarding overnight mischief to this location and increased patrols as a result.

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Arts Elephant Mountain Literary Festival

ArtWalk Artist Profile

Discovering the passion of local MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter

A unique new festival is coming to Nelson and it doesn’t involve camping in a tent for three days.

The Elephant Mountain Literary Festival debuts tomorrow night with a focus on local.

“The theme is writing and reading ‘the local,” said Lynn Krauss with the festival. “How can real lives in real environments find expression? And how can that articulation of ‘the local’ find an audience? What does the local really mean?

You can get really metaphysical with that. Does it mean where you were born or what you carry with you? Why do people come to Nelson and feel that it is now their home? Do writers consciously use that in their work? You could talk forever about that.”

The crew that put together the Elephant Mountain Literary Festival.

Through the weekend — which includes a gala event pairing BC wines with local authors like Anne DeGrace, Susan Andrews Grace, Ernest Hekkanen and Rita Moir — the questions around local will be discussed and debated.

“We are really excited about the festival,” said Krauss. “There is a lot of interest from the commu-

nity. One of the opportunities we are offering through the festival is called Pitch a Literary Agent. There was such interest that the eight spots have filled up and people are asking for more.”

Even though the festival hasn’t yet begun, Krauss feels it’s already a success.

“We’ve sold 10 gold passes,” she said. “I think

it’s been successful just in support from funders and from the community.

For me it’s already been successful. Hopefully that translates into those coming out to the events.”

In addition to Pitch a Literary Agent and the gala event, there are many other things for local literary lovers like a spoken word cabaret featuring local talent like Elena Banfield and Bessie Wapp, as well as award-winning poet SheriD Wilson.

Wilson is the founder and director of both the Calgary Spoken Word Festival and the Banff Centre’s Spoken Word Program.

She’s giving a workshop on Saturday morning.

The festival begins Thursday with workshops and events throughout the weekend.

For more information visit emlfestival.com

Natasha Bogdasavich is an interdisciplinary artist based in Nelson.

She attended Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design and studied sculpture and linguistics at the University of Regina. For the past several years she has been working as a visual and performance artist.

Her current body of work consists of mixed media paintings which explore abstract imagery, along with the concepts of balance, impulsiveness and authenticity.

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Calendar COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Want your event advertised here? Please e-mail event details to: newsroom@nelsonstar.com.

Submissions must be sent by Friday prior to the week you want it printed. Your listing may be edited for length.

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 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.

Linda Hoskins is retiring from Alzheimer’s BC. Please come to toast or roast her on Wednesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. in the community meeting room at the Nelson Health Co-op on Lake Street.

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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 250-505-5683.

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July 14th - Liquid Stranger July 19th - Gaudi w/ Naasko July 27th - Inspectah Deck w/ Erica Dee Aug 2nd - The Boom Booms Aug 3rd - DJ Czech With Breakfluid

The summer nights are short but they are filled with planets, star clusters, galaxies and nebulae.

Come to Taghum Hall’s Starry Night Astronomy Programs, Friday, July 13 and Friday, July 20 and see them all through our astronomy telescopes, weather permitting. For more information, contact Wayne Holmes at 250-354-1586 or email sumfun@ telus.net.

Aug 4th - Val Kilmer & The New Coke Live 80’s Band

Aug 15th - El Papa Chango w/ Erica Dee, Honey Larouchelle & S. Anomaly

Aug 16th - SLYNK

Every Thursday features various dj’s.

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St. Saviour’s Anglican Church hosts summer public tours. The church, located at the corner of Silica and Ward streets, will be open during 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.

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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 July and August.

Tours are free, though donations are accepted.

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

Come see a fantastic show by Norden the Magician on Monday, July 16 at 3:30 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library. 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.

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.

Curious, inquisitive, adventurous kids will have a chance to become nature detectives this summer, as they explore the forests, thickets and grasslands of Kokanee Creek Provincial Park. Through two, week-long day camps, one in July and one in August, kids ages 9 to 12 will learn the lore of local plants, discover the microworld of bugs, and learn to identify birds, animal tracks, and trees. Full of games, field science, nature stories and crafts, each day promises to be an exciting opportunity for ecology learning by doing. Day camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, and kids can be registered for one day or all week. Dates are July 23 to 27 and August 27 to 31. To register, contact Monica Nissen at 250-352-6346 or moni@netidea.com. Registration

deadlines are July 19 and August 17.

Cost is $40/day or $150 for the week.

Tools and Treasures, a deluxe rummage sale, takes place on Saturday, July 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Winlaw Hall. Hosted by the Slocan Valley Grassroots Grammas, proceeds from this event go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation in support of African grandmothers who are turning the tide of HIV/AIDS in their communities. Refreshments available for purchase.

MARKETS

This daytime market on the 400 block of Baker Street offers regional farm produce and a variety of locally made and sourced products that support community sustainability.

Nelson’s Downtown Local Market offers up a superb selection of regional organic produce, ready to eat food, local arts and crafts, clothing, body care, and much more. Every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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.

GETTING ACTIVE

On Saturday, July 21 the Columbia Canoe and Kayak Club invites the general public to join them in a paddle on Lower Arrow Lake. It will be an easy (if the wind does not blow) four to five hour paddle. Leaving from Deer Park we will canoe to Anderson Point, then across to Renata where we will have lunch. Following the break we will head down the southwest shore to the natural arch at Brooklyn.

Those who wish may climb the hill to better see the highest natural arch in western Canada. After regrouping we will cross back to Deer Park where those who want to stay longer are invited to gather at Dennis and Karen’s cabin for light refreshments and good company. Contact Dennis Holden for detailed meeting arrangements at 250-365-2715.

Do you have an event you want the community to know about? Email your events to reporter@nelsonstar.com or post them on our online calendar.

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VISUAL ARTS

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 bring their own comfy thrones and yummy treats to the festival. Non-alcoholic beverages are welcome. There are several picnic blankets for seating available as needed.

Visit forstmedia.ca for more information about the production, the Forsts, and the fourth 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!

ArtWalk has begun. Check out beautiful works of art by local artists at businesses around Nelson. ArtWalk runs until August 31. For a list of artists involved and where to see them go to ndac.ca/nelson-artwalk

FILM Join Touchstones Nelson on Sunday, July 15 at 1 p.m. to celebrate the anniversary of David Thompson’s Brigade.

Screening of the 2011 Thompson Columbia Brigade, Tracing the Columbia,

by Jay Macmillan will begin at 1 p.m. In addition to the screening of this film, guest speakers Dave and Jill Watson will share their experience of this brigade, answer questions and promote future brigades. Admission is $10 per person or $8 for members. Register for the event or purchase admission at the door.

MUSIC Today Rambling Dan Frechette will arrive at the Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw from Winnipeg.

The Royal presents Drunk Uncle, Babysitter and guests on Thursday.

Drunk Uncle are a trio originally from Windsor, who now reside in BC and are ready to terrorize Nelson. Enjoy a punk rockin’ evening with some local heavy hitters. Tickets are $7 at the door. Doors open 8 p.m.

Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw welcomes High Society for a super high energy show on Friday.

The Royal is proud to present The Battle of Santiago on Friday. The Battle of Santiago is a performance battle between strong Latin rhythms and deeply cultured Canadian influences, pushed into an improvisational post-AfroCuban-rock theatre. Tickets are $10

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.

Enjoy music and wings every Friday night at Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw with Olin and Rob.

Pete Quirk of The Cave Singers

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 and are available at the Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com. Doors open 8 p.m.

Diggy hip hop DJ from the band Down With Webster is rolling through Nelson on Friday. He is an extraordinary DJ and brings forward many talents on the tables. Tickets $5 at the door. Doors open at 10 p.m.

Breakfluid will be at The Royal on Saturday. Breakfluid is back to heat up the dancefloor on this summer Saturday night! Tickets are $5 at the door. Doors open at 9 p.m.

C.O.P.S. will beat The Royal on Tuesday, July 17. Doors open at 9 p.m.

No cover. Tuesday nights feature local musicians. Sometimes it’s a DJ, sometimes it’s a band or artist. Whatever the sound, it’s always quality and it’s always free! Come support local music.

Rabnett 5 will be at The Royal with DJ Olive and guests on Thursday, July 19. Tickets are $10 at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. The Royal welcomes Rabnett 5 to the stage! Incorporating elements of Blue Note Jazz–style hard bop and Hammond-organ soul, these guys are a real treat. They’ve got an acoustic and an electric set planned and DJ Olive is on deck as well.

Gaudi returns to Nelson to play

Spiritbar on Thursday, July 19 with his unparalleled live show. Relentlessly touring worldwide with his theremin, megaphone, fx pedals, vocoder, frequency generator and the beatboxing/ vocal talents of Danny Ladwa in full effect, Gaudi consistently delivers a high energy performance unique to every show. Guaranteed to raise the roof, this explicitly bass heavy and grooveoriented event will be one to mark on the calendar this summer. Be there to see true dub alchemy in action as Gaudi takes his live ‘laboratory’ to a whole new level. If you haven’t had the chance to catch Gaudi and Danny on stage then this show is a must see. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel.

The Cave Singers are headed to The Royal with Miss Quincy and the Showdown on Friday, July 20. The Royal, Starbelly Jam and Nelson Brewing Company are very excited to present another Seattle gem, The Cave Singers!

This is a big weekend for music in the Kootenays. Join us as we kick off Starbelly weekend properly with this special line-up. Miss Quincy and her all-female roots and blues band, The Showdown will open the show. Tickets are $20 and are available at Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com. Doors open 8:30 p.m.

A series of unfortunate events has lead to the cancellation of the Nazareth and Headpins concert at the Nelson and District Community Complex arena. A lack of interest in ticket sales and unseen big expenses to host the concert forced the show to be cancelled. Ticket buyers can take their tickets to the ticket outlet at Phoenix Computers for the exchange for the October 13 concert with Canada's most authentic Pink Floyd tribute Pigs or on November 1 bring your ticket into the ticket outlet at Phoenix Computers for a full money refund, as the legal timeline will end by then. The promoters are very sorry for this inconvenience to the ticket buyers.

The Royal has announced a second night with Bruce Cockburn. For ticket information contact the Capitol Theatre box office or visit liveattheroyal.com 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.

Add your events to our new online calendar at nelsonstar.com or email vurb@ nelsonstar.com. For concert announcements and more like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

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Impressive sporting past

TOP — Bill McDonnell (left) was joined by Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall and city manager Kevin Cormack at last week’s museum opening. BOTTOM — Eighty-nine-year-old Ev Kuhn points to the lacrosse sticks he loaned to the museum. More images at nelsonstar.com. Greg Nesteroff photos

Continued from Page 3 coach who is the driving force behind the museum, says MacLeod was hired after interviews with four of ten applicants. He considers it highly appropriate to have one of Nelson’s rising stars tell others about those who came before him.

“It’s beautiful how that worked out,” McDonnell says. “The first time we came through here, I said ‘A lot of it is honouring our past. But we also want to use this to inspire kids. You’re an example of that.’”

McDonnell has been working on the museum ever since Nelson hosted CBC’s Hockey Day in Canada in January 2007. At the time, Touchstones had an exhibit on Nelson’s hockey history, and he created some additional displays for the community complex.

Afterward, two Vancouver visitors — Peter Webster, at one time involved with the BC Sports Hall of Fame, and Pete Quevillon, executive director of KidSport — challenged him to find a permanent home for the memorabilia.

“They said you cannot allow these materials to go back into basements and boxes. They should be shared with the community.”

Around the same time, the sports council was beginning to upgrade the Civic Centre, and space was set aside along the concourse for historical displays, some of which were ready in time for the rink’s 75th anniversary in 2010.

The museum actually straddles the Civic Centre and neighbouring community complex, which has another nine display cases.

They’re devoted to various levels of hockey, figure skating, lacrosse, and baseball, as well as individual athletes, dating from Nelson’s dawn to the present.

McDonnell made some serendipitous discoveries along the way. He was delighted when Bev LaPointe donated her father Horace’s lacrosse stick and ball from the mid-1930s as well as a 1948 jacket crest from the fourth midsummer bonspiel. He was doubly delighted to learn her aunt,

Lillian Hickey, played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, and created a display on her.

LaPointe, a standout softball player herself, was at Friday’s opening. So was Mike Laughton, Nelson’s first NHLer; Cathy Gare, matriarch of an entire family of outstanding athletes; and Ev Kuhn, 89, who played hockey and lacrosse in Nelson beginning in the 1930s.

“It’s a great idea. He’s done a great job of it,” Kuhn said of McDonnell and the museum. He loaned his wooden Martin-brand lacrosse sticks, “the best you could buy.”

The collection is laid out in a horseshoe-shape around the west side of the Civic Centre. It’s still a work in progress: there are plans to take a few more seats out below the press box to free up more exhibit space.

The museum is open by appointment Tuesday through Thursday throughout July and August, and MacLeod will be on hand to greet visitors from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Nelson Rep Soccer at Provincial B Cup Championships

U14 Selects girls strike silver at provincials

Nelson Star Staff

Stingy defence and timely goals propelled the Nelson Selects U14 girls squad to the gold medal match in the BC Provincial B Cup in Kelowna over the weekend.

The Nelson side started the provincial tournament Thursday with a 1-0 loss to SurDel United (Surrey-Delta). The only goal of the game was scored on a free kick.

In the second game, the Selects bounced back with a 3-0 win against Quesnel on Saturday morning.

Facing a must-win situation that afternoon, Bob Hall photo the Selects took out Tsawwassen Blues 3-1. Merissa Dawson (right) and the U14 Selects fell just The only goal against short of a provincial gold in Kelowna last weekend.

Nelson was scored on were up against the win to take the gold. formidable top-ranked The U14 Selects ena penalty kick.

The 2-1 round rob- Powell River Cobras tered the tournament in record was good on Sunday afternoon. ranked seventh. Last Despite a strong ef- season as a U13 team, enough to earn the Selects first place in fort, the Cobras proved the girls took fifth their pool. In the gold to be too much and place in the tournamedal match they came away with a 5-0 ment.

The outcome for the U14 girls was the best of the seven teams Nelson sent to the Provincial B Cup in both Kelowna (girls) and Aldergrove (boys).

The U13 Selects girls rebounded from a difficult 0-3 record in round robin play to wind up seventh at the provincials. The U13s beat the Terrace Kermodes 7-1 in the Sunday game that determined seventh and eighth place.

The U15 Selects girls had a tough start to the provincial tournament losing 3-0 in their opener against the Coquitlam Black Ice which turned out to be the game that would keep them out of medal contention.

The U15s went on to tie eventual bronze medallist Prince George 3-0 and then beat Comox Valley 2-0 to finish with a 1-1-1 round robin record.

The U15s lost in the fifth/sixth place

game 3-1 to Vernon United.

The U17 Selects girls side also came away with a sixth place finish after losing 3-1 to Vernon United in the fifth/sixth place game.

The highlight for the U17s was beating rival Kootenay South 4-2 in the round robin.

In Aldergrove, the U16 Selects boys came the closest to a medal, but fell just short. The boys started the tournament with a hard fought 1-1 tie against the Comox Valley Red Devils.

They followed it up on Friday with a 1-0 win over the Quesnel Strikers.

Needing to win the Saturday match against top-ranked Vancouver Island’s Douglas Park Blue Rangers, the Selects lost a heartbreaker 1-0 to the eventual silver medallists.

The boys had to settle for fourth place after losing to the Shus-

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The U15 Selects boys finished the round robin portion of the tournament with a 1-1-1 record. Taking on the Chilliwack Attack in the fifth/sixth place game, the U15s lost 2-1.

The U18 Selects boys started the round robin portion of the provincial with a strong effort against top-ranked and eventual gold medallist North Delta.

The boys battled the Lower Mainland side to a 2-2 draw. A 1-1 tie against Prince George had the U18s needing to win their third game against Saanich to get into the medal round.

A tough 3-2 loss pushed the locals all the way down to the seventh/eighth place game where they beat host Aldergrove 5-1.

For a more detailed wrap from the provincials, check out Friday’s Star.

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Sports Nelson Club Tops in West Kootenay House Baseball

Cardinals claim Little League championship Nelson Star Staff

For the first time in many years, the West Kootenay Little League championship was fought out between two Nelson teams.

Late last month the local house baseball season wrapped up in fine fashion with the Nelson Cardinals taking home the title with an 8-4 win over the Nelson Tigers at Queen Elizabeth Park.

The Cardinals got off to a strong start in the first inning when Jackson Hare hit a double off Tigers pitcher Kyein Evans that scored two runs. The Cardinals scored a total of four in the inning to jump out to a 4-0 lead.

In the bottom of the first inning, Cardinals pitcher Alec McMillan managed to get the first three batters to ground out thanks to stellar work by shortstop Kelton Forte, who threw out all three to preserve the early lead.

In the second inning Hare

again knocked a double to drive in a run and Forte also scored to put the Cards up six. But the Tigers rallied in their at-bats when hits by Mike Zarikoff and Jacob Erickson helped score their team two runs.

In the third inning the Cardinals’ Matthew Bullen took a walk and managed to steal his way around the bases and score a run to put his team up 7-2.

There was no scoring in the third inning, but in the fourth Max Corinth scored for the Cardinals to give his team a comfortable 8-2 lead. In the bottom of the fourth, the Tigers closed the gap again when Eric and Nathan Gaffran both scored.

In the fifth and final inning Zarikoff came to the mound for the Tigers and struck out three batters to keep his team within striking range. But eight-year-old Forte came into the game as a closer and only had to throw 10 pitches as he struck out two and secured the victory and the West Kootenay championship.

The Nelson Cardinals celebrate their Little League victory at Queen Elizabeth Park late last month.

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ll is not lost with the late arrival of summer. Just because there is a bit of a pond on the soccer fields or sunbathing at Lakeside beach is a bit cozier than usual, summertime fun is still plentiful.

Besides participating in one or many of the summer camps available, it is still very important for children to partake in unscheduled selfdirected playtime. I realize it may be a bit tricky for working parents to allow their children to just hang at home without some supervision but when it is (legally) possible, I think it may do everyone some good.

It seems we are a generation of adults that is passing down our not-so-healthy busy-ness attitudes to our children. I wonder why we are so afraid of letting our kids and teenagers just hang out. What do we think they will get up to that would be so bad? Or worse, why do we fret so much that they might lollygag and do nothing all day?

There was a time when there was much

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less hype and hysteria about children’s safety. Kids at that time were left to their own devices, imaginations — and lunch making — at fairly young ages. I’m not saying being a latchkey kid was the best situation for everyone, but it did seem to produce

many self-starters who have grown up pretty normal, successful folks.

I realize costs, expectations and times have changed, but children have not. They still have imaginations to develop; which is a human facet, accord-

Selfishly then, I might hear my favourite sounds of summer all over the neighbourhood.

Children giggling, chattering, and playing is my favourite happiness sound bite. And like hearing returning songbirds in spring, I am unwittingly reassured once again that all of nature, left to its own devices, has its own schedule.

We only have to let it happen.

ing to many experts, essential to growth.

So parents, if you’re concerned that your children are not scheduled every day of the summer vacation, consider giving yourself and them a break. Just having down time or playing at home or the park with friends might help them generate their own enjoyment and happiness (and deal with the proverbial boredom perhaps).

Ask the Professionals Paul Gaucher Registered Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist

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Does acupuncture and herbal medicine really work?

Quite simply, yes Chinese medicine works! It is one of the most inexpensive, most powerful ways there are to help you heal. Thousands of people can testify to the dramatic results that can often be obtained through acupuncture and herbal remedies. These health benefits are gained naturally, without undesirable side effects or toxicity. Acupuncture and herbs gently nourish your vitality back to greater health, and they can treat a long list of ailments. It’s always beneficial to have confidence in your Chinese doctor, but faith in a particular technique is not required to obtain results. That said, studies show that expectation of a positive outcome greatly increases the efficacy of all treatments: whether its acupuncture, pharmaceuticals, surgery, or sugar pills.

It’s always to the patients benefit to think positive! A negative attitude may hinder the effects of acupuncture or any other treatment, and a neutral attitude will usually gain positive results. Success also depends on other factors such as the general health of the patient, the severity and duration of the illness, and how their condition has been managed in the past. Acupuncture has been used successfully to treat animals such as horses, dogs, and cats for at least 2,000 years. These animals cannot understand the process or believe that it will make them better. Therefore, they aren’t susceptible to placebo in modern studies, yet they still recover from their health problems through acupuncture. For more information, visit my website at www.nelsonacupuncture.com.

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Archie Laurie

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Licensed Home Inspector

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Good Debt versus Bad Debt?

Not all debt is created equal… the difference lies in how it helps – or hurts – your pursuit of your financial goals. Some debt can be seen as an investment in one’s future: • Borrowing money to maximize your RRSP contributions.

• Loans with tax-deductible interest to earn investment income.

• Borrowing to acquire an asset that may increase in value, such as your home or a rental property.

• Student loans that enable you to get an education leading to a good career.

However, other types of debt can act as a fiscal drag, limiting future opportunities: • Revolving consumer debt with high rates of interest, such as maintaining balances on credit cards or department store cards.

• Buying something that will depreciate using borrowed funds.

• Cash advances on your credit card.

Interest is charged right from the date of your advance.

• Making deferred consumer purchases (i.e. “do not pay until 2013”) where the cost of the item includes financing charges.

Ultimately identifying the difference between “good debt” and “bad debt” will help you to make smarter decisions when it comes to purchasing. If you require financing to purchase something that has potential for appreciation, tax benefits or personal growth, go for it. Pay cash for the depreciating assets and material items that are not needed to live.

As a independant mortgage professional, I work for you not the bank and always have YOUR best interest in mind. Talk to me to better understand your borrowing situation and to find solutions that fit your needs.

Office (250) 229-5711 Cell (250) 505-5850 Fax (888) 628-2867 derek@derekdiener.com

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Is your deck deteriorating?

Decks are exposed to the elements from rain, snow, wind, heat, and cold. You will want to give your deck a tune up to keep it from deteriorating.

So where do you start? If you have an older deck that needs some fixing up, a licensed home inspector can give you a 100 point inspection for all of the decks, porches, verandas or balconies on your home. The list below shows some of the common problems we encounter when we inspect older decks.

Loose deck boards – Wood expands when it gets wet and it shrinks when it dries. As the wood moves, the deck gets more elastic. The nails and screws used to be tight but now they have become loose and the deck surface becomes bouncy.

Wobbly guardrail posts, pickets and beams – As beams and posts lose their stiffness; they become more elastic and can become unfastened. Pickets and posts must be held firmly in place to the deck rim in order to prevent people from falling off the side of the deck.

Ineffective joist hangers – Joists may shrink so that their bottoms no longer rest on existing hangers. We even find some decks constructed without joist hangers.

Loose or wimpy stairs – This is the most widespread problem we find around decks and also the most hazardous condition for people using the deck or veranda.

Discoloured wood - The deck must be protected from rain and sun, usually with an oil base, penetrating finish.

Ask your licensed home inspector to perform a comprehensive inspection of your deck now to help prevent serious rot and deterioration in the future.

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Sports Angels and Killjoys Come Out on Top at Double Header

Derby doesn’t disappoint MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter

Roller derby fans from across the West Kootenay gathered at the Nelson and District Community Complex for a double bout featuring four local teams Friday night.

The first whistle blew at 6 p.m. for a battle between rivals Rossland’s Gnarlie’s Angels and Salmo’s Babes of Brutality.

The two teams faced off last season in a memorable tournament final that saw

the Angels take home the title.

In another close match Friday, the Angels once again won a close and exciting bout. The final score was 162-120.

After a short break and a warm-up, Nelson’s Killjoys and Lumber Jackies took to the track. In another close, high-action bout, the teams fought and skated, but it finished with the Killjoys winning 163128.

The next bout will be in Castlegar on July 21 when the Kootenay Kannibelles Action from the Gnarlie’s Angels/Babes of Brutality opening Friday night bout. For more photos head take on the Spokannibals. to nelsonstar.com.

Megan Cole photo

Ask the Professionals Jenny Heston Certified Professional Coach and Certified Life Coach

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What’s one quote or reminder worth reviewing every day?

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I love quotes. I love language, words, thoughts, what motivates people what is that delicious little saying, mantra that you repeat to yourself?

Personally I pick ones that empower, propel me forward and speak to the human experience as not every day is a bowl of cherries, or smells like roses or any of those other quotes.

I had a buddy who once said “Don’t give me trite crap from a book to focus on.” Okay, fair enough, it doesn’t work for everyone, but at the same time I looked at his life and thought – hmmm, you might want to change your thoughts and if a quote given by a leader who has made impressive change in their world, or suffered what you are suffering and moved through it gives you that hand hold to cling to, why wouldn’t you? No need to recreate the wheel.

So some of mine are: • If you are going through hell, keep going.

– Winston Churchill • It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. – E.E. Cummings • Your soul is one thing you can’t compromise.

– David Gray • For things to change you have to have a picture of what you want them to change to. – ?

• Life is not about learning to survive the storm but learning how to dance in the rain. – ?

• None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm. – Henry David Thoreau • Argue for your limitations, and sure enough, they are yours. – Richard Bach • The winds of grace are always blowing, but you have to raise your sail. – Ramkrishna • Where your attention goes, energy flows. – ?

• Be yourself, everyone else is taken. – Oscar Wilde • I like non-sense, it wakes up the brain cells.

Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, It’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, And that enables you to laugh at life’s realities.

– Dr. Seuss • Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple. – Dr. Seuss Keeping in mind that they change with every situation these are just a few.

So what are some of yours? I would love to hear.

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Are you thinking of renovating?

Determine your motivation, is it for your own enjoyment, or is the renovation for a re- sale? When it’s for your personal enjoyment the costs can go up quite quickly. If you spend an enormous amount, you may not be able to get that back when you want to re-sell.

Pick and choose your undertakings wisely.

Ask yourself whether or not you can get a good return on the investment? If you’re in a higher end market, the granite countertops may payoff, if not; you might want to go with something more moderately priced.

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Pay close attention to layout, function, efficiency and design when planning your home renovation. There are a number of things to consider before undertaking a renovation & you can save yourself a lot of headaches by preparing and planning effectively. This is paramount, because it enables you to avoid surprises and unexpected costs that will impact your budget. CMHC, (Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation) puts out a thorough House Assessment Worksheet to record the present condition of your home and assist you in setting priorities for your home renovation. The web address to access this is www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca, click on language of choice, go to Consumers heading and click on “Renovating Your Home”. Another very useful tool we have at RE/MAX is the “Smart Renovator Guide” which offers useful questions to ask your contractor. Contact me if you’d like a complimentary copy. Happy planning, be kind to your spouse, and try to stay on budget.

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Q

What is sex therapy?

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Almost all people encounter questions or issues about sex at different times in their lives.

Sex therapy addresses these.

By providing non-judgmental information and exploring options suited to individual situations, sex therapy can identify and change unproductive or destructive patterns.

Q: What issues does sex therapy address?

A: Sex therapy helps to resolve troubling sexual issues as well as to enhance relationship success. Common problems discussed deal with desire, performance, aging issues, marriage stressors, medical complications, communication difficulties, coming out and painful sex.

Q: How does it work?

A: You have options. We can meet in my office or on the Internet via Skype. Either way you can tell me anything, knowing that you are guaranteed complete confidentiality.

Q: When do you know you need sex therapy?

A: •After you’ve tried everything and you are still stuck •When you are faced with an issue you just don’t understand.

•When your arguments revolve around your sexual differences—or when you no longer even talk about that elephant in the room.

•When you feel that you can’t mention your sexual secret to anyone I am a professionally trained, sex-positive, unbiased therapist and a long-time Kootenay resident. My approach is gentle and direct, and tailored to your individual circumstances and needs. Though brief in duration, sex therapy is rewardingly effective.

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Anie Boudreau Yoga Therapy Practioner

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What can I do for Ankle Issues Due to Scar Tissue?

A common problem is scar tissue from a break or multiple sprains. Ankles can be weak and the client’s IT bands, right hip and lower back tend to be sore from having to compensate.

Scar tissue forms after injury making the soft tissues shorten and contract. Unattended, this scar tissue can make the injured joint permanently stiff, altering the way you walk (your gait), with a knock-on effect on the knee, hip, pelvis and back.

Claudia Kavcic (Massage and Watsu Practitioner, Registered Acupuncturist) offers some tips on how to break up scar tissue: “After 3 months when the injury is fully healed you can do aggressive friction on the scar and surrounding area to break it up. Really get it hot with rubbing vigorously, and this will start to break down the internal growth of scar tissue. However, if the scar is on a more fleshy area, you can do slow clockwise pressure point release. If it is left untreated the scar tissue will continue to grow internally, like a spider web, and start to adhere to surrounding tissue. Which is usually why there is the immobilization.”

Other great ways to break up scar tissue are: Acupuncture - Acupuncturists usually inserts the needle into the tough scar tissue to try to break it up and increase blood flow to the area. Your acupuncturist would consult with you in how many sessions is needed to reduce the scar tissue.

Massage Therapy - Many deep tissue and neuromuscular therapists are trained to work along and against muscle fibers and to loosen and break up scar tissue so that the adhesions are loosened. This allows you some movement and flexibility. Scar tissue most likely will form again but after a few consistent massage sessions the scar tissue will lay down much more linear than when originally formed.

It is important to regularly stretch after injury to ensure that a healthy and supple scar forms. Keeping your feet and ankles (and whole body for that matter) supple and strong will help prevent further injuries.

Find a simple foot and ankle stretch video that may bee helpful for futu future prevention. http://youtu.be/3u5xUGRrLT8

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On June 29th, 2012. Helen Aileen Storey went to be with her Lord in the presence of her family at Kootenay Lake Hospital. She is survived by her son David Storey (Debra), son Leonard Storey (Lisa Downey), grandchildren Lisa Giesbrecht (Calvin), Melodie Rae Storey, Clayton Storey (Chantelle), Robbin Storey and greatgrandchildren Tristan, Hannah, Madison and Cadence. Born in 1926, in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Helen lived a full, long life filled with family, friends, travels to Palm Springs and many quilting projects. Helen professed a strong Christian faith which she lived out through many mission endeavors. She is predeceased by her husband Ralph Storey, who passed away in August, 2007. The family would like to acknowledge and express gratefulness to the wonderful care provided by Jubilee Manor, the nurses and student nurses at Kootenay Lake Hospital and Dr. Bridger. Helen spent her last year surrounded by people who showed her love, respect and support. We appreciate you! Please join us at a memorial service at the Balfour Covenant Church, August 4th to celebrate her life.

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EVELYN JOAN CORNER January 7th, 1935 to June 20th, 2012

Evelyn Joan Corner died peacefully at home in Willow Point, Nelson, BC, after a brief but devastating illness, on June 20, 2012, in the loving presence of her family. A memorial service was held on June 25, 2012, at St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral, Nelson, with the Rev. Gail Clifton officiating, assisted by the Rev. Sue Basek and the Rev. Marcella Mugford. Beautiful singing was provided by a choir of 16 friends, nicely accompanied by the organist, Tobias Jenny.

Joan was born on Jan. 7, 1935, in Nelson BC, to Eric Arthur Stromstead and Evelyn Myrtle Stromstead. She attended Central Elementary School and graduated from Nelson H.S. in 1952, after which she completed Teacher Training at Van. Normal School.

Joan was involved in many athletic activities as a child. Despite her own fear of water, Joan’s mother took her swimming as a baby. Joan loved the water, and could swim by age 3; she was a swimming instructor by age 14, beginning her natural vocation as a teacher. During High School, she was a Lifeguard at Lakeside Park. Joan met Ian, the love of her life, while swimming across Kootenay Lake.

Joan began piano lessons in Grade 2. That was the start of a lifelong love of, and relationship with, music. She first studied with Sister Scholastica of St. Joseph’s. Joan loved going to the convent.

It was a special place for her – the silence, the swish of robes – all were impressive to a small child.

Joan continued piano studies with Mrs. Fraser, who was a great proponent of Festival work, and for the last 3 years of lessons Joan was made to enter the Music Festival each spring, much to her chagrin.

She did, however, win top honours and a bursary for continuing study. Though she didn’t like playing in public, Joan was chosen to be the first person to play Nelson’s new Grand piano at a concert in the Civic Theatre, featuring Festival winners. In 1954 she travelled overseas as accompanist with the Elgar Choir’s Fifth British Tour. Upon her return, she started her first teaching job in Oliver, BC. Her education had prepared her well, and had made her realize how important it was to teach each student, not with a “ one way fits all “ approach. This insight was a great help when she was later to teach Special Needs children.

In Grade 9, Joan joined the school band, playing clarinet. She also played the piano for the orchestra and girl’s choir, Grades 9-12. Her music was a great asset; she was able to use it effectively in teaching. She started the school band program at Salmo School, and later in the ‘70’s was the band leader at Mt. Sentinal in South Slocan. While at Blewett Elementary she worked with learning-disabled students and started writing songs for children. After retiring, she continued writing songs for students at Central School where she was Grandfriending. Also, she helped them with musicals by conducting the choir and writing songs when needed. Joan wrote the Hume School Song at that time.

Joan took on many musical challenges. She conducted “ the Magic Flute “ at the Capitol Theatre.

She self-published a “ Rock album “, a teaching package about Geology and the fantastic way various rocks are formed.“Celebrate the Seasons”, another project, was a whimsical and instructive album of songs about Nature, Joan’s constant delight.

Joan experienced a gradual and deepening relationship with God over the years. Her questing spirit led her to truth in various ways. One path was to the former St. Andrew’s by the Lake Church.

There she joined the Education for Ministry group and found much to read, research, and discuss with those of like minds. Studies helped her get “ beyond belief “, as Marcus Borg said, and to “ relationship”. In her words, she had moved away from the religion of her childhood to begin a personal relationship with the Holy One. Joan felt more at peace than she ever had been in her life, and felt, because of this relationship, an internal softening, accepting, and strength. This peace was due to a surrendering and resting in God. She said, “ shift from the head to the heart “. Therein lies God. She was so grateful that God had been there all those years, waiting for her to say “Yes”. Joan’s surrendering to God was reflected in all her Homilies which she was licensed to deliver periodically at St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral, where she had been an active member.

All who met Joan were touched by her spirit. All who knew Joan found her loving, gentle, beautiful, and constantly delighted by the good in the world.

Joan is sadly missed by her devoted husband Ian, daughter Jody (Kenton), son Ian (Cathy), grandchildren Baylie and David, sister Terrie, sister-in-law Joan, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Joan’s loving friends for their unfailing support and love during her illness. Special thanks to Dr. McKechnie for his attentive and gentle care, and to Home Care nurses Cindy and Carolyn for their kind, caring and sensitive treatment. Also grateful thanks for the many beautiful floral arrangements in the Church and received at home from loving friends and family.

Those wishing to do so, may make Donations to the Kootenay Lake District Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.

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NELSON 12 Mile: Spacious 3bdrm Family Home on beautiful Kootenay Lake.

Lovely sandy beach, sloped ceilings, skylights, ďŹ replace, lrg kitchen, ensuite, family room, formal dining + 40ft screened covered deck to relax & enjoy the view.

Gentle sloping 1/2 acre lot on lake + fenced pool area for children. Away from hwy noise, paved driveway & carport. Asking $1850/mo or $2000 furnished. contact Rose 250-825-4499 Nelson: 3 br,2.5 baths duplex, hardwood oors front & back yard Rosemont furnished $1450 +util.July 15th 352-9686

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I Buy Old Coins & Collections Olympic, Gold Silver Coins etc Call Chad 250-863-3082 Local

We Will Pay You $1000

Merchandise for Sale

Want to Buy Huckleberries Please phone 250-357-2402 leave message

Nelson: Downtown ofďŹ ce suite for rent. Mountain Waters building, 205 Victoria St. Good parking & lighting, quiet $375/mo. Call 250-352-6081

Furniture For Sale: 9 drawer dresser w/mirror, matching high boy, cedar lined metal trunk, New massage table & drop leaf table. 250-551-9317

Help Wanted

Real Estate For Sale By Owner UnďŹ nished cabin on 2.8 acres on Riondel Rd near the Ashram. Will be appraised in May. Making a list of interested individuals.

Price likely well under $200,000. Terms Negotiable.

Excellent for handy person or couple 780-566-0707

1974 12x56 Moduline sm porch & shed , no mould or leaks good cond. @ 6 mile M.H.P. $24,000. 250 777-0636

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Mobile Homes & Parks

Teck Metals Ltd. is currently seeking Apprentices in the following areas: Electrical Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice Machinist Apprentice Instrument Mechanic Apprentice PipeďŹ tter Apprentice Millwright Apprentice Brick Layer Apprentice

Other Areas 20 ACRES- Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee! Free Color Brochure.

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2 bdrm, 2 bth + den avail Aug 1st N/P N/S W/D $1100/m + utilities 354-9658 Small 2 bdrm apartment min out of town $650/m + utilities N/S N/P 354-4381or354-7949

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HELP WANTED We are seeking an individual with either a Cosmetic, Esthetic or Salon background who is interested in a career in Cosmetic Department Sales/Management.

Please forward resume to: Pharmasave, Attn: Tim 685 Baker Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4J3

www.nelsonpharmasave.com Health & Wellness Connection

Apt/Condo for Rent

Shared Accommodation WANTED: 2 roommates to share home in Rossland with me and my dog. You will have entire upstairs, shared bathroom, living room and 3 bedrooms mostly furnished. We will share kitchen and laundry. $600/month each. Aug 1st move in. 250-231-5225

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Recreational/Sale

2000 TRAVEL TRAILER: 29.5’ full KN/LR slide, rear queen bed, A/C, new awning, clean $12,9000 250-4285609/ 780-554-1282 (cell)

BRIGHT and spacious! ďŹ replace, 2 bedrooms, carport, claw foot tub, sauna, laundry, private entry, coat room and patio. Property backs onto trails. 250-551-3553.

VIKING Tent Trailer. Beautiful trailer. King, Queen, Double sized beds. U shaped dinette.

Shower, toilet, hot & cold water, 3 way fridge, furnace, indoor/outdoor stove, lots of storage, awning & screen room. $5000 OBO 250-352-1221 or bemingmc@shaw.ca

Apt/Condo for Rent

Boats BOATING SEASON IS HERE FINALLY! WANNA HAVE SOME FUN WITH YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS THIS SUMMER!!

Nelson Rental Bright, quiet 2 bedroom lake view, walking distance to town W/D N/S N/P $750/mo.

Your Cabin on the Lake The Kootenay Queen

Available June 1st.

250-352-5634 or 208-304-5297

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1976 30ft cabin cruiser with a 185 merc Full galley (fridge, stove, sink, furnace, toilet) • Fold down table for a queen sized bed • Fold up bunk beds • VHF radio • Hull is sound, galley is dated. • Low draft • 200 hrs on new engine • A great boat that needs some TLC $12,000.00 invested, will take offers starting at $9000 Call 250-362-7681 or email monikas_2010@ hotmail.com 4 more information & to view •

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All items while stocks last. Actual items may vary slightly from illustrations. Some illustrations are serving suggestions only. Advertised prices do not include GST. ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Canada Safeway Limited. Extreme Specials are prices that are so low they are limited to a one time purchase to Safeway Club Card Members within a household. Each household can purchase the limited items one time during the effective dates. A household is defined by all Safeway Club Cards that are linked by the same address and phone number. Each household can purchase the EXTREME SPECIALS during the specified advertisement dates. For purchases over the household limits, regular pricing applies to overlimit purchases. On BUY ONE GET ONE FREE items, both items must be purchased. Lowest priced item is then free. Online and in-store prices, discounts, and offers may differ.

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Police arrest father and son in same night Nelson Star Staff

A bit of a wild start to official summer for the Nelson Police Department.

Last Wednesday afternoon police say a 57-yearold man, under the influence of drugs and alcohol, began a shoplifting spree in the 500 block of Baker Street.

After being removed from a business, he pulled

out a knife and began stabbing and slashing at a planter in front of a crowd on the street.

Several people called police and watched him move down the street until officers took him into custody.

He was put before a judge and will be serving jail time for theft, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public and mischief to property.

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l Last Monday evening, officers stopped a cyclist riding without lights or a helmet in a downtown alley.

The 22-year-old man was drunk and police say gave a false story about what he was up to.

Upon examining the bike, the officer found out the bike looked very familiar. In fact, it was his own.

The man had just stolen it from the officer’s home.

The man will appear in court in Nelson August 14 on charges of theft and possession of stolen property.

Later Monday evening officers stopped a vehicle for a routine traffic violation.

The officer smelled marijuana in the vehicle and the two occupants were detained.

Some hashish was located and seized.

The passenger was found

to be in breach of a conditional sentence order and arrest.

In a strange twist, it was discovered the driver of the vehicle was the father of the man just arrested for stealing the same police officer’s bike.

He was released pending investigation into the seized drugs. l Early Sunday, officers responded to a disturbance in lower Fairview.

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Upon arrival, it was determined four men had been fighting and a car windshield was smashed in the process.

Alcohol was a factor and further investigation revealed the fight was consensual as the four men were best friends.

All agreed to pay for the damages for the windshield.

No charges are expected.

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