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Dog survives Grohman Creek waterfall ordeal MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter

What began as a nice walk to a waterfall near Grohman Creek on Sunday, turned into a three-anda-half hour search and rescue mission after a family dog slipped into the rapids.

Jimbo — a 10-year-old Australian Shepherd Cross — had gone

out for a walk with owners Sam Baio and Stephanie Legacy and their daughter, niece and nephew.

“We were hiking,” said Baio.

“There is a little path to quite a large waterfall that we have access to through some private property over in Grohman Creek where we live.”

The group had stopped to take in the sights when Baio’s niece

looked up and said “Omigod, there’s Jimbo.”

“My wife and I both realized the danger he was in at the time,” he said. “We went back up the creek to get a better look and basically there is a rock at the top of this series of waterfalls.

Nelson Search and Rescue members were once again busy this Sunday.

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Area RCMP have crunched the numbers from the Shambhala Music Festival weekend and despite the heavy workload, say it went as well as could be expected.

“There are no real surprises, it’s pretty consistent with the past few year years,” said Sgt Derrick Donovan of the West Kootenay Traffic Services. “Sometimes the stats don’t show it, but we did feel that it has gotten better as far as the people leaving [the festival]. We found they were better educated and for the most part had less people that were under the influence when they left.”

The Integrated Road Safety Unit reports that officers were

very busy between August 6 and August 14. They received support from the Nelson Police Department, other local RCMP detachments, the RCMP police dog team and the Advanced Licence Plate Recognition Unit.

In total there were 118 speeding tickets handed out along with a number of other traffic infractions. Officers at road checks and on the highway also confiscated drugs from 69 different individuals during that period.

The most common drug was marijuana (41), but other substances like ecstasy (16), mushrooms (6) and LSD (2) made the list.

The area covered by the unit extended all the way to Rock Creek to the west and included the area around Nelson. Donovan said not

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all traffic infractions can be pinned to the festival, but based on information recorded by officers estimates 70 per cent involved those attending the four-day event.

“Sometimes that stats don’t show it, but we did feel that it as gotten better as far as the people [leaving the festival].”

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“Our biggest thing is road safety,” said Donovan, who has been with the local department for the last four years. “If we do find it, then we seize it and dispose of it.”

Other than the traffic unit, RCMP had officers from the Salmo detachment dealing with issues arising from the festival that is held on the Salmo River Ranch southeast of the community. This year’s festival was the 15th and Shambhala sells 10,000 tickets to the event. There are also more than 1,000 volunteers and staff on the site during the four-night of the festival.

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“I’m here all the time so consistency is huge so that every time you come it feels like the first time,” she said.

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When it comes to what makes a great burger, Harris said it’s all about the beef.

“I think simplicity in the beef itself and then to have all of the other additions that come with it,” she said.

“Quality and equal amounts of ingredients are important in a great burger and an overall light fresh flavour.

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Threats to pets can put owners in danger Continued from Page 1 “To get there he would have had to slip into he creek or gone down for a swim or a drink. At that point he’d definitely gone for a swim in the rapids which was just about above a 15 to 20 foot waterfall, which had another 60 foot waterfall below it, which was followed by some serious rapids down below that.”

Legacy and Baio tried to get to Jimbo, but eventually just tried to get him to stay where he was while they contacted 911 who contacted Nelson Search and Rescue.

“It’s a pretty incredible thing that the animal survived,” said Chris Armstrong, who was the search manager on Sunday. “He went down some pretty rocky waterfalls and several small pools. It’s a miracle he’s not dead. He got quite a whooping going down there.”

Search and rescue received the call at 1:40 p.m. and a team of eight search and rescue members responded to the boat access only community.

While search and rescue workers repelled down the ravine, Legacy attempted to move Jimbo off the rock he was standing on.

“If he had fallen off and gone down the waterfalls it would have gotten really bad, but as it turns out he got tired and tried to swim the water and got swept down the falls. He went down rapids

Jimbo the dog stays put on a rock at the base of the Grohman waterfall.

and a set of these massive waterfalls and perched himself on a rock below,” said Baio.

Search and rescue were able to rappel down the vertical overhang to where Jimbo was and both he and the rescuer returned to safety.

“He was in the creek and waterfalls for about three and a half hours,” said Baio. “He made it out completely unscathed except for a tiny little cut on his paw. We got him to town and took him to the vet to make sure he had no water in his lungs, internal damage or broken bones and he was completely fine.”

Armstrong said typically search and rescue does not do animal rescues, but that Nelson Search and Rescue has done a few.

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“The main reason we are out there is because we feel personal pets are a priority, but the wording we use is that we want to go out there and do animal rescues so that owners who obviously treat their animals like members of family don’t put themselves in danger to these type of rescues.

“Typically it’s not something we do, but we do it in the interest of public protection,” he said.

In the 16 years that Armstrong has been with Nelson Search and Rescue, there have been four pet related rescues.

As a sign of their appreciation for saving Jimbo, Baio — who owns Valhalla Pure Outfitters — will be donating a $1,000 gift certificate to Nelson Search and Rescue.

Police get positive response from public Continued from Page 3 possession of controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. They also arrested two people for breach of conShambhala Music Festival organizditions and one person for assault. Po- ers are pleased with how this year’s lice said two other suspects were issued event ran from its security arm. notices to appear in court for assault Ensuring the safety of its 10,000 paid allegations, while another man was ar- attendees is a priority and Shambhala exrested and released on a sexual assault ecutive producer Corrine Zawaduk was allegation. All three incidences are still happy to hear police noticed a change in under investigation. how people were leaving the site.

“The police got a lot of support,” said “Three years ago the RCMP apDonovan. “The people were very happy proached us to see what we could for us to be out there and it’s appreciated do to address it and make it better,” 622 Front Street by the members that are out there.”

Zawaduk said of the concern police On a normal summer weekend, Don- had about people leaving and getting Nelson, BC V1L 4B7 ovan said they RCMP deal with six to in accidents because of being tired. “So E:ofreception@nelsonboxoffice.ca 10 seizures drugs and issue about half we extended our hours by 24 hours as many speeding tickets. and encouraged people to get a good Tel: is(250) 354-1299 The Nelson Police Department also night’s sleep before they go on the busy during Shambhala, but it is pre- road. So often you don’t even realize Fax: (250) 352-2211 festival and post-festival where the local how fatigued you are, you haven’t been www.nelsonboxoffice.ca crew see increased numbers of calls. driving for six days and you get on the The NPD started tracking calls last highway and it hits you.” year using the problem-oriented police Though statistics are hard to pin computer to find out if there was a in- down, police estimate the education crease before and after the festival. Last is getting through. year calls increased nine per cent two “It’s excellent that it’s actually workweeks prior and 14 per cent one week ing,” said Zawaduk. “We try a lot of prior to the festival. Post-festival there things, sometimes they work and was a 25 per cent spike one week after sometimes they don’t.” and a three per cent bump two weeks Shambhala employs 80 paid secuafter the music stopped. rity personnel who have the ability to Statistics for this year’s festival will not “Out of 10,000 people, even if one be ready until next week, but NPD chief Wayne Holland said the last few weeks per cent become a problem then we get calls,” Holland said. have been “very busy” as expected.

Shambhala takes pride in planning search and seize illegal substances. In cases of a more serious nature, police are called to come on site and deal with the individuals causing problems.

“As soon as we see something that is going wrong on the grounds, we call 911,” said Zawaduk.

Nelson Police Department chief Wayne Holland arrived to his post last year and has taken tours of the festival for the past two events. The veteran officer said the team that runs the festival are doing a solid job of keeping order.

“They hire very competent personnel,” said Holland. “The visits I have taken out there, I have been pretty impressed with their thoroughness.”

Zawaduk said they are constantly trying to improve on security. This year they had issues with underage teens — you have to be 19 to attend — sneaking into the site. That will be one of the areas they discuss for improvement in 2013.

“We’re proud of what we do,” said Zawaduk, who travels to other festivals during the year with her team in search of best practices. “We are always trying to take it to the next level of cooperation.”

— Bob Hall Many of the issues concern festivalgoers who have run out of money and are having a hard time leaving.

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News Nelson and Sandpoint Continue Discussions for Link

One step closer to sisterhood MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter

The City of Nelson could have a new sibling in 2013 after council tentatively agreed to a recommendation from staff about entering into a relationship with Sandpoint, Idaho.

In July, Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce executive director Tom Thomson made a presentation to council advocating for entering into a sister city relationship with the north Idaho community.

“I’m happy that the initiative is going to move forward,” said Thomson.

“In the fall, we got together with the Chamber and City officials from Sandpoint, local people involved with economic development, representatives from Whitewater Ski Resort and the Capitol Theatre. It was a great meeting. We discussed a lot of synergies between the two communities and the possibility of exploring that relationship.”

Thomson said because both councils were entering into municipal elections it was unclear how the relationship would proceed.

“We thought it might not move forward, but several months later we heard from Sandpoint that they were still interested in moving forward

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with the initiative,” he said.

“The Chamber took it on as an initiative. We were quite interested in pursuing this as a sponsoring agency with [Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership] and Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism.”

The City currently has a legislation that allows Nelson to have sister city relationships with three communities at one time. Entering into a partnership with Sandpoint would be the fourth for the city.

“When I first initiated the application, the City told me that there is a policy for only three sister cities, but it wasn’t our intent to say that they should drop somebody to accommodate this,” said Thomson. “We didn’t think that our request would be a major burden on somebody, so we asked if they would maybe consider our proposal. It sounds like they are

tentatively considering it, but only after March 2013 when another initiative expires.”

The initiative that would expire is with the community of Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec.

The close proximity of Sandpoint to Nelson in addition to existing agreements with Whitewater Ski Resort and Schweitzer Ski Resort in Sandpoint are among several reasons Thomson believes it would be a good fit for the communities.

“I think we are a little closer economically and geographically, but that’s not to say there weren’t synergies between us and Baie-SaintPaul,” he said.

“Certainly there are synergies between our [Nelson and Sandpoint] communities. We have a lot similarities in the types of communities, from tourism to arts and heritage.

It’s also a two hour drive. It’s close at hand. It’s more economically efficient to travel

Police catch up to tomato sauce bandit Nelson Star Staff

A man was caught red-handed breaking in to a Nelson restaurant last week — or make that red-faced.

Staff showed up one morning to find someone already inside.

He ran away but employees were able to describe him to police, and he was found shortly afterward in Cottonwood Park, where he was found to have items stolen from the restaurant and also had tomato sauce on his face.

The 44-year-old suspect was charged with break and enter and made his first court appearance the same day.

In other police activity...

• Another 44-year-old man was arrested in Lakeside Park Friday for breaching his release conditions for a sexual crime in another town.

Police didn’t say exactly what he did, but he’s being held in custody pending a court appearance on Monday.

• A 46-year-old man has been charged with breaching a peace bond after a domestic dispute in the 400 block of Victoria Street one evening last week.

Police arrived in time to arrest the man, who was trying to run away.

He appeared in court Friday morning.

there than to a province that’s several thousand kilometres away.”

Until the initiative with Baie-Saint-Paul expires in 2013, Thomson said representatives from Sandpoint and Nelson will continue to meet to develop the relationship.

“We will make contact with the Sandpoint chamber of commerce and let them know that the tentative agreement is in place,” he said.

“In March 2013 there will be further discussions with the City of Nelson, but until then maybe some time in the fall we will go down to Sandpoint. I think that is the type of initiative you can do on a bi-annual basis and keep the project moving along. I don’t think it will be a major economic burden on any of the organizations.”

Nelson also has sister city relationships with Izu-Shi, Japan, and the District of Kaoma, Zambia.

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Workers at Heritage Credit Union and HG Insurance in Slocan Park and Castlegar are now in a legal strike position after issuing 72-hour notice Friday.

However, pickets aren’t expected to go up right away.

According to the union, changes made in 2010 to the pension plan are a key point in the dispute.

“We’re approaching the crossroad with an employer that refuses to meet our members’ needs concerning the huge cut in pension benefits implemented in 2010,” Jeff Bromley, financial secretary of United Steelworkers Local 1-405 said in a news release. “This isn’t the direction we wanted to go but the employer leaves us little choice.”

The last three-year contract expired at the end of May. The union represents 35 employees at the two branches. A third branch in Greenwood isn’t unionized.

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012 Nelson Star

Editorial Safe amongst the sounds

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t’s safe to say that Nelson area police officers don’t look forward to the Shambhala Music Festival. You probably won’t find too many members of the RCMP and Nelson Police Department circling the dates on the calendar with a red felt marker and drawing a happy face beside early August.

On Page 3 of today’s paper you can read about the busy days area police spent during the festival that took place on the Salmo River Ranch between August 9 and 12. The bolstered forces worked long hours in the blistering heat in an effort to keep highways safe and the music lovers focussed on enjoying the party inside the festival grounds.

Once again they succeeded and we thank them for their tremendous effort.

Gathering 10,000 adults on a 200-plus acre plot of land is going to create problems. When those numbers are arriving to indulge in music and substances, the chances of bad things happening increases.

Though the three-page press release we received from RCMP on Monday is much more substantial than your average weekend report, the statistics are not shocking. Aside from the tragic death from a suspected drug overdose, most of the incidences are expected for such a massive gathering.

The key to the relatively positive outcome for this year’s festival is co-operation. The Bundschuh family that runs Shambhala works closely with RCMP and the Nelson Police Department to ensure the best possible outcome.

It’s working.

“Unless they are the world’s best actors, I think Corrine, Jimmy and Anna [the Bundschuh siblings], in their heart of hearts, their intention is to make everybody is safe out there,” NPD chief Wayne Holland told us earlier this week. “They are really focused on providing a world class experience.”

And though they may not circle the date on the calendar, police can take pride knowing they have once again helped make our communities safe during an adverse period.

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eans, basil and blueberries, zukes and cukes, arugula and sweet onions, even the occasional red tomato — such bounty, from my garden and others’. Despite my occasional laments about the work, growing food is a simple and rich pleasure.

In June, it seemed unlikely there’d be much pleasure this year. But despite the pounding rain on tender plants and the exuberance of weeds, the sunshine of July and August brought an abundance of food and flowers.

It’s been a tough spring and summer. Early on, we watched flooding, massive windstorms, hail and rain — all somewhere else.

I could hardly believe our luck. Certainly we had record high water levels, and the damage done by that is still being revealed. But the big shocker was the Johnson’s Landing slide, which followed weeks of heavy rains.

If it seems like our weather is getting weirder and weirder, it’s true. And this is just the start of long-term climate change.

At the City that means we need to think about storm and sanitary sewer capacity, road designs and drainage, culvert sizes, interface fire readiness, and potable water supplies. And, the unexpected events — the unknown unknowns.

Still, in the midst of the challenges, we’ve enjoyed some wonderful cultural events this summer, bringing people together and reminding us of the beauty in life.

Like ArtWalk. Born out of controversy in the

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Despite horrible spring weather, area gardens are bursting with rewards.

downtown, ArtWalk is a smorgasbord of delight, and opening night is always a joyful reunion.

Similarly, the Marketfests and Wednesday markets have brought life to the street. I know some people find the disruption annoying, but I think sharing the street is reasonable, on such a limited basis. These events bring pleasure, and income, to many people.

The Johnson’s Landing fundraiser was a modest success, with great talent stepping forward to help that community. There was heavy competition that day — it was a perfect beach day, and the venue (in front of City Hall) was not that comfortable or welcoming. I was reminded that our Downtown/Waterfront Master Plan suggests making the area more usable and pleasant as a civic space. Point taken!

Nelson’s first Elephant Mountain Literary Festival was in July, bringing well-known authors, publishers and agents from across Canada to share their knowledge and stories with local writers Bob Hall Editor

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and book lovers. And I totally enjoyed The Pajama Game, the Capitol’s summer production. Wow — all that young talent, directed by two graduates of the Capitol. Brilliant.

Some of our public art projects have been completed, like the delightful railings on the bridge over Cottonwood Creek at the foot of Baker Street. Other projects were delayed by the weather and subsequent demands on City staff. But there’s more to come.

The public art is coordinated by the Cultural Development Commission (now Committee), which has recently been given a new mandate to include protection and promotion of heritage values. It’s an exciting challenge, a chance to renew the role of the CDC to ensure the cultural and heritage sectors thrive. New CDC’ers are needed; check out the City website.

I don’t have space to do a comprehensive cultural listing, or even begin to mention all the athletic events that happened as

Greg Nesteroff Reporter

Megan Cole Reporter

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well. Thank you to all the volunteers who turn their personal passions into community events.

Looking forward, it will be a busy fall with plates full of meetings not zucchinis. The Union of BC Municipalities convention is the last week of September, and its theme is “In Conversation” — with community members, other levels of government, and other partners. And one could add with ourselves as councils.

One session of particular interest is a panel that will discuss aspects of marijuana regulation.

You’ll remember this topic caused a blow-up at city council in June, and I hope my colleagues will attend the panel to hear from academics, public health experts, legal experts and law enforcement. I look forward to learning more.

In the meantime, back to my bounty of green beans, with pleasure.

Donna Macdonald is a Nelson city councillor who shares this space with her colleagues around the table.

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Letters to the Editor

Kudos to Nelson Hydro crews Today is BC Day and we are out here in Dogpatch East again blessed by thunderstorms and three power outages due to nature. But the power has come on as well three times with evershortening gaps.

The lady in Upper Nelson who complained a couple of weeks ago about her area not getting serviced because Nelson Hydro was paying attention to those people out in Balfour needs a little education.

We Dogpatchers pay the same rates as Nelsonites. We are customers like Nelsonites, or is it Nelsonians? I realize we out in Dogpatch are not in the same elevated social strata as the Upper Nelsonites, but as I say, we pay the rates and are unwilling customers of an area utility that is not as far as I know, “supported by the taxpayers of Nelson,” but by its customers. Last I heard the utility makes a profit thus lessening taxes to Nelsonites/ Nelsonians.

Actually, the return of power was so fast today that I wonder if that Nelson lady protesteth too much!

Seriously, I commend the Nelson Hydro workers out there in flashing lightning, pouring rain, hail — and in the winter, ice and snow and freezing rain as well as bitter winds.

Thank you Nelson Hydro crews — you do a great job!

Maurice Rhodes Greater Nelson

Nelson needs to deal with rubbish My wife and I came to Nelson to visit our daughter who is an artist with a store on Baker Street. Immediately, we became enchanted

by Nelson’s beauty: the Kootenays, the lake, the rich diversity of art in town.

We love this town and we fully appreciate why Michelle has decided to call it home.

In contrast, to our native Toronto, where we still live, the scale of Nelson is manageable.

Nature’s bounty is easily accessible on foot, by bike or vehicle. The town is conducive to whole health. The air is relatively fresh. The

water at the town beach is refreshing. The local community invites one to enjoy the common wealth.

Given our attraction to this wonderful place, it came as a surprise to see litter on the roadside and footpaths. While I admit that I am obsessive-compulsive about rubbish, I imagine that avoidance of such public displays of waste is easily attainable within a community as conscious as Nelson appears to be.

Cam Kilgour Toronto

Heritage critique not meant as attack My June 27 letter “Let the downtown breathe” has certainly stirred up some reactions — some in print and some sent directly to me at home.

I sincerely apologize for any potential offence I have caused... my opinions are not an attack on any individual members of the Heritage Commission or their good intentions.

I am simply expressing my personal opinion regarding “heritage” issues and preservationism and many Nelson residents and business owners have thanked me for doing so.

I visited and enjoyed the

current display at Touchstones showing Baker Street past and present — it’s a fascinating display and well worth seeing, but I think it probably contributed to the reawakening of my “heritage” concerns.

I have great difficulty accepting the “tastes” of others when applied to — or done to — private enterprise unless it comes directly from the marketplace and patrons it serves.

I am greatly relieved to hear from several Heritage Commission members that the commission no longer spends time critiquing the design and colour choices of

business owners who opt for sandwich boards... (this was not the case when I had a shop on Baker Street and was told that a white background was unsuitable because white wasn’t a “heritage” colour!)

And, as for Mr. Raby’s paragraph in the Star of July 25: “Baker Street is the only area that would be required to adhere to heritage design guidelines reviewed in the future not by a democratic group but exclusively by city staff ” ... that’s precisely what I was afraid of!

Kate Bridger Nelson

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Something on your Mind?

Has a recent city council decision made your blood boil? Is the state of our local health care making you furious? Have the shenanigans in Victoria made you shake your head? Let it out and let us know. Write a letter to the editor.

It’s perfect stress relief. Let the community know how you feel. email us at editor@nelsonstar.com

The Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership is looking to fill 2 (two) community at large positions on the Economic Development Partnership Advisory Committee. These volunteer positions are coming available to fill expiring committee appointments. These two year terms run October 2012 through September 30th 2014.

The Advisory Committee meets quarterly and plays a vital role in continuing to shape the successful economic development strategy developed over the past 6 years, and help lead our community into a prosperous future.

PURPOSE Serving in an advisory capacity to the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership, the purpose of the Advisory Committee, through an annual strategic planning process, is to set the policy and direction for the Partnership and to identify the key economic development priority areas to be pursued by the Coordinating Committee.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES • To provide broad-based community input into the development and annual review of an economic development strategy for Nelson and Electoral Areas E and F • To identify the key priority areas for economic development to be pursued by the NAEDP • To raise awareness of and appreciation for economic development activities in Nelson and Electoral Areas E and F Established in 2005, the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership is an economic initiative developed and coordinated through the cooperation of the City of Nelson, Regional District Areas E and F, Community Futures Central Kootenay, and the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce.

Interested individuals are asked to submit an Expression of Interest, complete with resume detailing relevant experience, by September 10th to: Selection Committee Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership Community Futures Central Kootenay 201 514 Vernon Street Nelson BC V1L 4E7 lcannady@futures.bc.ca

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News BC Government Employees’ Union

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Picket lines go up

Family, friends remember Cusworth

Government workers on the picket line on the North Shore Monday morning.

MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter

Picket lines were up in Nelson on Monday as job action by the BC Government Employee’s Union and the Professional Employee’s Association’s Government Licensed Professionals reached the West Kootenays.

Both unions have been in negotiations with the provincial government since January.

“We’ve been doing rotating strikes so this is our first action up in the Kootenays,” said Doug Kinna with BCGEU. “We are on strike for a fair and reasonable contract.

The government has no wage offer on the table and they said if we went on strike they would pull it. Their second wage offer after our strike vote was worse than the one and a half per cent each year that they give to us originally.

It’s just going in a downwards spiral.”

Kinna said the union offered a potential solution that would allow for wage increases but it was rejected.

“We’ve offered them $300,000 in two proposals, which would involve opening liquor stores on Sundays and putting deputy sheriffs on the road to do road patrol. That proposal would give us and others a fair and

reasonable settlement with lots left over for government and they won’t do it. We don’t have too many other choices.

We aren’t at the table right now, we are out on the line.

I can’t see us going back until the government is ready to do some moves.”

The Professional Employee’s Association announced one-day strike action on Thursday at five locations — Nelson, Cranbrook, Burns Lake, Dawson Creek and Prince George.

“The main issue for our members is the government’s marginalization of professional practice in the public service,” said Scott McCannell, executive director of the PEA in a prepared statement.

“Our professional members have in almost all cases chosen public service because of their commitment to serving the public interest.

Without some protections to stop a clear trend of downsizing professionals or replacing them with non-professionals, the public interest will not be served.”

PEA said the number of professionals employed by the province has decreased by 26 per cent over the last decade and 10 per cent in the last two years.

The number of professionals employed by the province

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has decreased by 26 per cent over the last decade and 10 per cent in the last two years.

“The PEA is seeking wage increases that match the cost of living,” read the statement.

“PEA members have been without a wage increase since 2009 and have had wage freezes in two of the last three rounds of bargaining.

A market study by a world renowned compensation company shows that PEA wages lag other comparable public sector and private sector professional jobs by between nine and 43 per cent, depending on profession.

Kinna said he would like to see the government come back to the table and look at the proposals offered by BCGEU. “They haven’t done a cost analysis,” he said. “They haven’t done anything, they just say no. They don’t have any real reason for it. The finance minister just says ‘No, I don’t want to do that.’ It kind of puts us in a box that we can’t get out of. I want to see the government come back to the table and treat us with respect. We aren’t asking for the moon, we’re asking for fair and reasonable.”

Kinna said if the government doesn’t return to the bargaining table there will likely be an escalation in job action.

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Jean (second from right) and Terry (right) Cusworth share stories Saturday during the Celebration of Life for their daughter, Jennifer, who was killed in 1993.

WADE PETERSON Kelowna Capial News Reporter

For Jean and Terry Cusworth, Saturday was not about remembering the night their daughter, Jennifer, died.

It was about remembering the 19 years she lived.

Jean and Terry were joined by about 40 others — including the Cusworths’ friends and family, as well as Kelowna Mounties and lawyers who were involved in Jennifer’s case — at Okanagan College.

Jennifer grew up in Nelson, where her mother was a school principal, and graduated from L.V. Rogers.

The Celebration of Life began with a smudging ceremony, then each guest shared memories and stories of Jennifer, who was killed in 1993.

Jean began by telling stories that brought laughter to the group.

According to Jean, when Jennifer was in her teens, she had a boyfriend she wanted her mother to meet.

“I looked at him and said (to Jennifer), ‘Nice buns.’ She said, ‘Mom!’ I said, ‘Well he does.’

“Two weeks later he came for dinner. He was sitting at the table and said, ‘Mrs. Cusworth, I understand

you like my buns.’ I said, ‘Jennifer!’

She said, ‘Got you, mom.’”

Another story Jean told was an example of how her daughter took after her.

One night, while at a bar with her daughter, she noticed the bartender come over to Jennifer and say, “How are you doing, ice water?”

“I thought: Why are you calling my daughter, ice water?” said Jean.

It turned out, Jennifer would always have one alcoholic drink at the bar, and then switch to glasses of ice water for the rest of the night.

Ironically, Jean did the exact same thing growing up, but never told Jennifer about it.

Terry also told stories and read a letter his daughter wrote for him.

In October 2011, Neil Snelson was found guilty of manslaughter in Jennifer’s death.

At the time, Jean said she was “extremely disappointed” with the verdict.

“I believe the jury did the best they could, but their efforts fell short of the justice Jennifer deserved,” she said.

In January, Snelson’s lawyer Wade Jenson filed an appeal, aiming to overturn the verdict.

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Business BC Businessman David Black Presents New Angle for Northern Gateway Pipeline

Refinery pitch raises its own concerns: Batycki SAM VAN SCHIE Nelson Star Reporter

Nelson city councillor Candace Batycki says it will take more than an onshore oil processing facility in Kitimat to ease her concern about the environmental risks associated with the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline.

“Anytime you can retain value closer to home that’s a good thing. But do we really want a refinery in Kitimat? That’s a pretty interesting thing to think about...”

Candace Batycki City Councillor

Batycki, the councillor who brought forward a successful motion in council last month to see Nelson officially oppose the pipeline, was refer-

ring to Black Press owner David Black’s ambitious proposal to build a $13-billion oil refinery near the Northern BC end of the pipeline.

“It’s an entertaining proposal, but it does nothing to address the concerns I, along with tens of thousands of British Columbians, have about the pipeline itself,” Batycki said, citing the environmental damage resulting from the pipeline’s construction through Northern BC wilderness and First Nations land, as well as the risk of leaks in the pipeline after its constructed.

Black’s refinery would turn the heavy oil, known as bitumen, pumped from the Alberta oil sands into diesel and gasoline, which is safer to transport through ocean waters to overseas consumers. It could also mean 3,000 permanent jobs at the refinery — and 6,000 temporary construction jobs while it’s being built — and tax revenue for various levels of government.

Batycki agreed the jobs would benefit the

province, but again worried about the environmental risk.

“Anytime you can retain value closer to home that’s a good thing,” she said.

“But do we really want a refinery in Kitimat? That’s a pretty interesting thing to think about, in terms of the environmental impacts of that.”

In a question and answer section on his website, kitimatclean. ca, Black acknowledges that the refinery would emit seven million tons of CO2 per year, but pointed out that CO2 is also used to process alternative fuel sources.

“For one rather startling example, corn ethanol plants actually emit more CO2 than oil or gas plants do,” he wrote. “I am concerned about the environment, just as most British Columbians are. I worry about pollution and the production of greenhouse gases from fossil fuels, just as most Canadians do.”

The proposed refinery will be subject to an environmental assessment, which Black

intends to spend millions of dollars of his own money on, if no industry partner steps forward to support him.

Black built his personal wealth by running the Nelson Star’s parent company Black Press, which also has over 150 other titles across Canada and the US. He was president and CEO of Black Press until last month, when he passed that role onto his second in command Rick O’Connor. Black remains the majority shareholders and board chair of the company.

“The fact that he has put me in as the CEO of Black Press affords him the time and the ability to pursue this other passion,” O’Connor explained.

On the Kitimat Clean website, Black addressed the issue of the potential conflicts of interest arising with his newspapers covering the controversy surrounding the Northern Gateway Pipeline, given that he is banking on that project going ahead.

“I have not been involved in [pipeline] coverage to date and I have no reason to become involved in the future,” he wrote.

O’Connor said the refinery proposal is something Black is pursuing as a private citizen and a successful businessman.

“He’s definitely an entrepreneur, I don’t

David Black

know a lot of people who would put themselves out there with this concept,” O’Connor said. “He’s done very well in his life and he thinks it’s time to provide leadership so that the next generations can benefit from his vision, I think that’s really what drives him in a lot of ways.”

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Reforestation deadline missed GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter

Meadow Creek Cedar missed last week’s governmentimposed deadline to reforest several cutblocks, imposed in February when the company’s license was suspended for silviculture infractions.

Selkirk Resource District manager Garth Wiggill, who issued the remediation order, says the company has told him they are trying to fulfill it, but will be planting into September.

“They made some commitments that they would be ordering trees,” he said in an interview. “They hired some staff to monitor the work.

[Owner] Dale Kooner told me they would attempt to get the trees planted and the soil disturbance remediated.”

Wiggill says his last report was that some work had been done, but not all of it. The license suspension will remain in place at least until he’s satisfied all of the remediation requirements have been met.

The company is appealing its suspension to the Forest Appeals Commission, along with two contravention findings, two remediation orders, and $55,000 in fines. The commission is an independent body that reviews forest-related decisions by government officials.

A hearing has been scheduled for September 18 to 21 in

Nelson at the Prestige Lakeside Resort.

Wiggill says he’s unlikely to take any more enforcement steps on the files in question before the commission rules on the appeal, but he’ll continue to monitor the company’s activities.

Meadow Creek Cedar was fined $42,000 for failing to reforest half a dozen cutblocks, and a further $13,500 for a timber trespass and soil disturbance.

The ministry’s compliance and enforcement staff has also finished investigating another additional alleged timber trespass that is likely to go to a hearing before Wiggill in October.

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

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. Tours are free, though donations are accepted.

A contest for teens is running all summer at the Nelson Public Library.

Open to teens ages 12 and up, teens can read a book or two and then write a short review (three to five sentences) of the book. Win all kinds of prizes. First prize is a MuVo T200 Flashdrive/ MP3 played with radio and voice recorder. Second, third and weekly prizes will be available too. Contest runs until September. More information at the library.

Reverend Emilie Smith, an Anglican priest who is well known locally, will speak on Guatemalan justice, healing and human rights on Thursday, August 23 at 7 p.m. at St. Saviour’s

Anglican Church (corner of Ward and Silica). The event is by donation, and sponsored by KAIROS and St. Saviour’s Anglican ProCathedral. Chocolates and handicrafts from Guatemalan women and community co-operatives will be for sale. Everyone is welcome to attend this special event that connects Canadians and Central Americans in a bond of friendship and hope for the future. All proceeds will go to Peace House in Guatemala.

The first Redfish Fest happening at the Kokanee Creek Provincial Park on Sunday, August 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Join us to celebrate the Kokanee spawning season with tours about the Kokanee spawning and kids activities. Don’t miss Brian Rosen and WhatNow. Also enjoy jewelry and food vendors. For further information, email us at kokaneevizcentre@gmail. com.

All seniors welcome to the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, located at 717 Vernon Street. Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 5. Tea and goodies will be served after the meeting.

Some of the activities enjoyed at the centre include bridge, crib, whist, dominos, chess and snooker.

For further information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons.

All seniors welcome to a potluck luncheon to be held at the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, located at 717 Vernon Street.

Luncheon begins at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, September 28. For further information, call 250-352-7078 weekday

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Oxygen Art Centre’s third annual Summer Art Camp is a one week or two week long program combining visual arts, theatre arts and breakdancing for ages five to 13. Instruction is provided by local, professional artists and arts educators, whom bring their passion and experience to the table by designing unique, fun and creative programming. Children are encouraged to enjoy the process and follow their own creative intuition, while exploring and experimenting with a range of art making techniques and theatre arts and dance practices. For complete information or to register online oxygenartcentre. org, phone 250-352-6322 and email info@oxygenartcentre.org. There is a camp scheduled August 27 to 31.

Age groups are divided into three time slots: Ages five and six from 9 to 11 a.m., ages seven to nine from 11: 30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and ages 10 to 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. with a maximum of ten students in a class.

Nelson’s 4Cats Arts Studio is offering weekly art camps for children aged five to 12 throughout the month of August. 4Cats is a quality art studio that uses professional materials, boasts a highly-trained staff, and provides a creative, stimulating, and energetic environment for your children to create their masterpieces. For details on upcoming camps or to register your child, visit 4cats. com/nelson of come by the studio, located at 524A Victoria Street.

Enjoy Nelson’s Downtown Market every Wednesday on Baker Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information visit ecosociety.ca 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. For more information visit ecosociety.ca Marketfest is back for the last event of the year on Friday, August 24. Head down to Baker Street to enjoy the music, food, local vendors and more. For more information about Marketfest visit ecosociety .ca FUNDRAISER

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Join co-hosts Michael Graham and Lisel Forst in the grand ballroom of the Prestige Lakeside resort for a dinner and real life game of Clue set in prohibitionera Chicago. You’ll enjoy a Mediterranean buffet, a murder myster and a silent auction with all proceeds towards the ANKORS AIDS Walk for Life 2012, supporting HIV positive people in our Kootenay communities. Doors open at 6 p.m., murder mystery at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 if you register and $45 at the door for a dinner inclusive package and $20 if you register and $25 at the door for the murder mystery and silent auction. Call 250-5055506 to register and receive your character package in the mail. Tickets will also be available at Otters books and the Music Store.

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The Royal is proud to present Tommy Castro and the Painkillers on Wedensday, August 22. Tickets are $20 and are available at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com.

Doors open 6 p.m. Showtime approximately 7:30 p.m.

The Royal presents Deep Valley on Thursday, August 23. This will be an interesting evening in experimentation to say the least. Opening the night will be Allan Pusey performing his brand of acoustic songs of love and hope followed by two sets of largely improvised groovy music by Deep Valley. Tickets are $5 at the door. Doors open 8pm.

Join the Royal for its third and final 100th birthday celebration with the Carnival Band! This is going to be one crazy party with this 20 piece brass band explosion from East Vancouver.

The party starts after Marketfest. Tickets are $10 at the door. Doors open at 9 p.m.

How does a marching band do in a confined space? Why not find out as the Carnival Band lands at the Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw on Thursday, August 23, for the first of a series of performances in the area.

Knight Riderz and Moontricks take the stage at Spiritbar on Friday, August 24. Doors open at 10 p.m. and ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel.

Little Birdie is Orit Shimoni. She’s a globe-wandering, couch-surfing gypsy who will be performing on Friday, August 24 beginning at 9 p.m. at the Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw. Seating is limited at the venue, so please contact the Cedar Creek Cafe at 250-226-7355 to reserve your table for this inspiring artist.

Chris Madsen will be performing at the Silverton Cafe on Saturday, August 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. Amazing acoustic guitarist, singer and songwriter, from the Okanagan.

Yan Zombie is at Spiritbar on Saturday, August 25 with Gnomesayer and Vs. for a free show. Doors open at 10 p.m.

On Saturday, August 25, Hazen Sage will drop into the Cedar Creek Cafe from Vancouver Island, sharing tunes from his latest CD, Within the Moment.

Sage began his musical career after returning from the dead — literally! Drop by and see how his music expresses this rather unique experience.

On Saturday, August 25 the final house concert at the Ravencourt B&B in Passmore features a unique performance. Gabriel Palatchi, the Argentinian keyboard player has been touring Western Canada for the past two months with his hot six piece band.

The concert gets underway at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by donation with all proceeds going to the performers. The Ravencourt B&B is a one-of-a-kind straw bale home that can be found on at 4615 Upper Passmore Roard. Sitting in the inner courtyard reminds one of a Spanish Villa or the French Quarter of New Orleans. Seating for the evening is limited. Watch for direction signs or call them at 250-226-7801.

On Saturday, August 25 the Royal presents Australian roots artist Toby.

She’s on the road to celebrate the release of her newest album entitled, Coming Home. Tickets are $10 and available at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com. Doors open 8 p.m.

Tuesday nights at the Royal feature local musicians. Sometimes they’re DJs, sometimes it’s a band or artist. Whatever the sound, it’s always quality and it’s always free. Come support local music.

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Take your turn in the spotlight, or enjoy the music of those who do, at one of the Kootenay’s best open stages at The Royal. Talk to Estevan to sign up for a timeslot during the night. Starts at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

On Thursday, August 30 at The Royal the White Lightning Blues Band will be bringing you the blues, all the blues and nothing but the blues. Delta, Chicago and West Coast Blues in it’s pure form. So make sure you bring your dancing shoes and your best dance floor moves. No cover. Doors open 8 p.m.

Von Butcher are back at the Royal on Friday, August 31. And this time they’re

bringing some friends. Sharing the stage this night will be Bottoms Down, El Gordo and Dan Gordon! In case you’re not familiar with these talented individuals, Von Butcher is a five-piece ol’ timey, country space rock outfit that’s here to bring a tear to your beer and blur the memory between sadness and joy. Cover is $5 to $10 on a sliding scale.

Doors open at 9 p.m.

On Friday, August 31 head to Spiritbar for a night of Top 40 hits with DJ Hibbs. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel.

All day on Saturday, September 1 enjoy Art in the Kohan with live music at the Silverton Gallery. A glorious event, with fabulous art, in a stunning location.

On September 1 the amazing veteran performer, Tret Fure, will bring her strong vocals and carefully crafted acoustics to the Spiritbar. The show is a fundraiser for the Nelson and District Women’s Centre, and is acting in collaboration with the 16th annual Kootenay Pride Week. Just added is the dynamic Kate Reid who will open for Fure. Reid has many fans in the Kootenays and her fans in the lower mainland who are travelling to Nelson for Pride Week now have yet another compelling reason to come to Nelson. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show begins promptly at 8:30 p.m. A limited amount of tickets are available at Otter Books and the Women’s Centre. Tickets are also being sold at the door for $20. At 11 p.m. the annual drag show event will be hosted

by Kootenay Pride. Tickets are $15 at the door. For more information, please contact tamara@nelsonwomenscentre. com or the Women’s Centre 250-3529916.

Dub FX is at Spiritbar with Flower Fairy on September 5. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel.

On September 7, the Rich Rabnett Live Collective takes the stage at Spiritbar with Kashoo and Vs. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information is availabel at the Hume Hotel.

Val Kilmer and the New Coke is back at Spiritbar on September 8 bring

you all the flavour and fun of the ‘80s.

Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel.

Krafty Kuts is at Spiritbar on September 13. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information is available at The Hume Hotel.

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.

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

VISUAL ARTS Come into the Craft Connection/Gallery 378 for the month of August to see their new show, Bestiary, featuring Deb Thompson and Corre Alice.

Words, lines, and images collide in edgy graphic renderings in a new exhibition by multimedia artist Chris Ingles, now showing at the Nelson Public Library. The exhibition includes recent works in acrylic, ink, and collage on canvas, board, and paper. Works by Chris Ingles are featured at the library until mid-September.

The Grass Roots and Sprouts art exhibition is an un-juried collection of creations from Slocan Valley and Nakusp artists, that has become a successful annual event. This year there are offerings in several mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics and mosaics from over 20 local artists. Curator Andrea Saba says, “Most of the artists this year are professionals, although we have some lovely amateur works as well.” The idea behind the Grass Roots and Sprouts, she says, is to mix it up, and have a big community art celebration. Gallery hours are 2 to 6 p.m. The Silverton Gallery is found on Highway 6 just south of the bridge, in beautiful Silverton.

To add an event to our online calendar visit nelsonstar.com or to share your listing in the Nelson Star and vurb email reporter@nelsonstar.com. Submissions may be edited for length.

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Arts Whitewater Cooks with Friends Nominated for National Award

Adams makes the cut

INNA FALIKS (pianist) Called “A delight to hear” and “riveting”

by Phil Greenfield of The Baltimore Sun.

September 15, 2012

MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter

MUSICA INTIMA (chambre ensemble) “The most exciting small choir in the land”, writes John Fraser of The National Post

October 13, 2012

ALLISON GIRVAN (vocalist) “Her flute-like sounds were of an unbelievable purity, with long, ethereal sustained high notes that seemed not so much to fade out as evaporate,” The Vancouver Sun

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ENSEMBLE CAPRICE (vocalist) ”The group’s arrangements are imaginative, even powerful, and the playing is topflight”, writes a critic in The New York Times

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Nelson’s best selling cookbook author Shelley Adams, can now add award nominee to her list accomplishments.

Adams’ third cookbook Whitewater Cooks with Friends has been shortlisted for the University of Guelph’s Taste of Canada food writing awards.

“I’d entered the other two books as well, but I had never even been shortlisted to the top 10 so I entered this one as soon as it was published in October and I sent in all the books,” she told the Star last week. “Two months later they let me know that I had been shortlisted to the top 10. I was very excited and with that email they said on August 1 they would let me know if I was in the top three.”

At 6 a.m. on August 1(9 a.m.

Toronto time), Adams got out of bed and rushed to her computer to log on to the Taste of Canada website.

She eagerly clicked on the Shortlist Top 3 2012 tab.

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In the category of general cookbooks, Adams has some stiff competition. Celebrity chef Michael Smith — known for his Chef at Home TV series — is nominated for his book Chef Michael Smith’s Kitchen, and the third contender is Jennifer McLagan’s Odd Bits.

“I’m just thrilled that they looked at it and liked it because it’s quite a little Nelson thing,” she said. “It tells you to go to Ellison’s, it’s so local, and little.

I’m thrilled that it got there.”

Adams has become a household name throughout Nelson

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“My name was there.

I was so excited.

There was my name, little Shelley Adams.”

and even the Kootenays for her best selling Whitewater cookbook series, but said the third has really become a customer favourite.

“Most people are saying it’s their favourite because it’s really simple and everybody likes the look the most,” she said.

“The very simplicity of how the method and recipe is explained is well received.

I would say the first and the third are the most popular. The first one has really started to sell hugely again since the third came out.”

With the nomination under her belt, Adams is starting to think of what’s next.

“I want to do a fourth book,” she said. “I’m in the midst of thinking of bottling some sauces as well like the Glory Bowl dressing and the fish marinade and the maple vinaigrette. If I can make people’s lives easier for them, then why not.”

Adams will be attending the awards ceremony for Taste of Canada on November 6 with her husband, kids and a couple girlfriends.

Summer Music Festival

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“My name was there,” she said. “I was so excited. There was my name, little Shelley Adams.”

Unity Music Festival is coming to Winlaw this weekend.

Set for Friday and Saturday, the line-up includes an eclectic mix of funk, hip hop, reggae, rock and world music featuring high energy dance music for all ages and tastes. Those on the bill include Five Alarm Funk, Sweatshop Union, Shred Kelly, Adham Shaikh, Friendlyness and the Human Rights and many more. The full lineup is at unitymusicfestival.ca Changes to Unity this year include; the main (Sun) stage will play starting in the early evening.

The smaller (River) stage will have music all day long, starting at 9 a.m. Saturday. In place of music on the Sun Stage during the heat, the field will be covered in artists doing their art live. There will also be ongoing continuous free workshops all day long including dance, yoga, hula hooping, beat boxing and something for all ages and all abilities and interests.

The Unity Music Festival is presented by the Slocan Valley Cultural Alliance, a grassroots organization dedicated to promoting music, art, dance and culture in the Slocan Valley and supporting community organizations by giving proceeds of the festival to groups that benefit youth and children of our area. Last year they gave $500 each to W.E. Graham’s Valhalla Wilderness Program and The Whole School. This year proceeds will go to Ap-

Unity Music Festival runs Friday and Saturday.

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pledale Children’s Centre, Mt. Sentinel’s Summit Program and the Johnsons Landing fund.

The festival is held in a private park in Winlaw in the field behind Sleep is for Sissies restaurant.

The organizers work hard to make this an affordable festival for all. Tickets are $30 at the gate for Friday and $45 at the gate on Saturday. Children 12 and under are free. Tickets are on sale at Gaia Tree Whole Foods (Winlaw), Mountain Valley Station (Slocan City), Evergreen Foods (Crescent Valley), Packrat Annie’s and Still Eagle (Nelson). Tickets are also available online at unitymusicfestival.ca.

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Nelson Overture Concerts Society

Tiny venue, big motivation GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter

T

he historic John Houston house at 702 Carbonate Street was the site this month of a musical fundraiser for the Nelson Overture Concerts Society.

Kathleen Neudorf, Noemi Kiss, Dorothy Fraser, Ruth Langevin and others all donated their time and talent.

The society, founded in 1955, was established with the goal of bringing affordable classical music to town, and stages an annual series of concerts.

“We feel that it is vital to introduce our younger generation to the classics,” says president Kathryn Shold, who hosted the concert in the home that once belonged to the city’s founding mayor.

With the help of a Co-

Earlier this month, local musicians held a fundraising concert at 702 Carbonate Street.

lumbia Basin Trust grant, the society has been able to offer free admission to participating schools as part of an outreach program.

Last season, twice as many students and schools took advantage of the program as the year before.

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“It is vital to keep our prices affordable and at the same time, ensure the viability of the school program.”

The society’s 2012-13 lineup consists of pianist Inna Faliks on September 15, Vancouver vocal chamber ensemble Musica Intima on October 13, local singer and choir director Allison Girvan on January 26, and Montreal’s Ensemble Caprice on March 8.

Season tickets are $75 for adults and $42 to students.

Single-event tickets are $24 for adults and $14 for students.

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Annual Legacy Golf Tournament at Granite Pointe

Golfers tee it up for hospital foundation BOB HALL Nelson Star Editor

Good times were had by all as the 11th annual Legacy Golf Tournament teed off at Granite Pointe in Nelson on Sunday.

The annual fundraiser for the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation had more than 50 golfers take part in the scramble format tournament. The golf was followed by a dinner and speeches.

Capping off the evening was the golf ball drop. The drop was part of a raffle and the Nelson Fire Department did the honours. The winning ball — that dropped into the hole from atop the ladder truck — was Mayor John Dooley.

Dooley won the grand prize of a trip for two to the Prestige Oceanfront Resort in Sooke with dinner, spa and $1,000 spending money. Dooley donated $500 of his cash prize back to the Foundation.

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TOP — The golf ball drop was assisted by the Nelson Fire Department.

ABOVE — (left) Colourful Brian Gaschnitz was emcee for the dinner portion of the event that saw Kootenay Lake Hospital chairperson Pat Dooley (right) speak.

LEFT — A trio of hecklers from the Nelson District Credit Union kept golfers off their game and entertained on the first hole.

BOTTOM — The winners of the tournament with a score of 17-under was (L-R) Ian Christner, Brian Garvin, Nolan Taylor and Todd Sinclair.

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Game On! — Kim Palfenier

An inspiring Games

I

t has been just over a week since the completion of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Much of Great Britain is still basking in enough national pride to light the fireworks at the upcoming Paralympic Games starting next week. Now that a new generation has experienced such patriotism it is they who are vowing to keep the spirit alive.

The London 2012 Games are being remembered as extraordinary. I would have to agree.

Other than the oddly narcissistic opening and closing ceremonies, the Games were anything but typical.

The record breaking events were more electrifying than usual, the judging and referee controversies a little stranger than ever, and incidents of reprehensible team ethics unusually apparent. Nonetheless, like Canada in the 2010 Vancouver Games, the home team showed up in a big way and silenced the naysayers with medals galore. It was heartening to witness how the Canadians and British who share a self deprecating sense of self come full circle and actually believe in themselves once again.

Most memorable yet, these Games were so much more than amazing sporting feats, they were quite literally, game changing. As reported on CTV, these were the first Olympics in which all countries sent teams of both genders. In fact, for the first time the US, Russia and China sent more women than men to the Summer Games.

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Many heroes were thrust onto the scene during the London Games, including Canadian female soccer star Christine Sinclair.

Paralympian athlete, Oscar Pistorius, running alongside fully able bodied 400m runners. He epitomized tenacity, hope and gratitude. He and all the female athletes who have diligently plotted their course took their place where they always knew they belonged — next to their contemporaries on the track, on the field and in the ring. It was truly inspiring.

It is said that change is instant while transition takes time. It is this undeniable progress that will move slower than desired however, as new solutions give rise to new challenges. If it is equality and inclusivity that is the goal then education and decisions are necessary. The ethics and science of prosthetic use, the politicizing and sexualization of women’s

sport apparel (too much — head scarves, or too little — volleyball bikinis) and the media coverage and/or integration of the Paralympics and regular Olympics must be the next hurdles to jump.

Including the Special Olympics could offer the world stage some much needed compassion as well. Yes, each of them huge issues to tackle but very much worth the trouble.

I look forward to seeing what changes will take place in Russia in 2014 and Brazil in 2016. Undoubtedly the global stage is a great place to launch new attitudes, but the changes that impact us at a local level must come from our own grassroots community sport. It is there, after all, that elite athletes and Olympic legacies are born.

New Track at the Ski Hill

BMX takes hold in Salmo SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

West Kootenay BMX is now open on Monday nights from 6 to 8 p.m.

The program is starting with riding and starting gate practice night with a registration drive and then switch to a race format in the coming weeks.

BMX racing is a great family sport in which all ages can

compete. This includes young children on push bikes to the 61 and over class. And with membership, you can race at tracks all over BC, Ontario, and the US. Come out and demo the track for free and take a spin around the jumps and berms.

Mountain bikes, children’s coaster brake bikes, and push bikes are welcome and there will be four sizes of BMX race

bikes to try out. Membership is $55 a year and this allows the rider to take part in races and starting gate practice. There is also a free one-day membership which can be a great way to try it out.

The track is located at the Salmo Ski Hill.

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We would like you to meet Sharon Speirs and Helen Zarikoff of the South Slocan Chapter of the Kootenay Lake Hospital Auxiliary. They are shown presenting Bryna Idler with a donation of $1,500 towards to the purchase of a Lifepak 15 monitor, bringing their organization’s total donations to the Foundation to $146,785. Thanks to the Auxiliary and all of our donors for their support!

Dragons Solid in Kelowna Nelson’s Kootenay Rhythm Dragons in their Lily & Cohoe hats at the Kelowna Dragon Boat Festival after getting the third best time for women’s teams. A win in the consolation round placed the Nelson team third in timing.

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Each year a small handful of Nelson’s triathlete community take on the daunting challenge of competing in Subaru Ironman Canada, an annual event held on the last Sunday in August in Penticton.

This year local athletes Kim Irving, and the daughter-father duo of Danica and Peter Lee, have been training for the past year to prepare for the Ironman competition and competing in what has been hailed as the “toughest single day endurance event in the world.”

Ironman triathlon is one of the most gruelling events in the world of sport, and also one of the most inspiring. Ironman features a 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike and 42.2 km run, all in the same day. Athletes are allowed up to 17 hours to complete the event (from the 7 a.m. start until midnight).

Training for the Ironman or iron-distance triathlon requires preparing for long-distance competition in three events.

Training can take several years of aerobic base training before a triathlete is prepared to safely compete at Iron-distance events.

Hawaii is the birthplace of the Ironman distance and Kona, Hawaii is home to the world championships. Ironman began as a challenge between about 12 Navy Seals who wanted to find out who the fittest athlete was; a swimmer, a biker

Danica Lee at the Cyswog triathlon held in Nelson earlier this month.

The local is off to an even bigger challenge at the end of the month when she takes part in the Ironman David Loewen photo in Penticton.

or a runner. So they decided to put all three sports together and go long.

Penticton is the home to Subaru Ironman Canada, which first ran in 1983 with a field of 23 athletes, including only one woman.

In 1985, Nelson’s very own Sharon Best was the first woman finisher with a time of 11:45:49.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Subaru Ironman

Canada is the oldest Ironman race in continental North America and continues to be regarded as one of the best due to its classic course, history and community support. It is also considered most popular of the 28 Ironman events held worldwide each year.

The athletes racing Ironman will have the aid of a group of more than 4,000 community volunteers that has become known over the years as the Iron Army. These volunteers come out every year to provide race support, encouragement and hospitality to the athletes and make the experience very special. The mass of volunteers are what makes this incredible event possible.

Irving, Danica and Peter also each give back to the sport locally. While Irving is a volunteer director on the Nelson Cyswog’N’Fun Triathlon board, both Danica and Peter are volunteer coaches with the Mountain Spirit Triathlon Club.

Competing alongside Irving, Danica and Peter at Subaru Ironman Canada on August 26 this year is a field of 2,600 athletes representing each of the 10 Canadian provinces, 44 US states and 25 countries. All with the goal of crossing the finish line well before midnight to earn the lofty title of “Ironman.”

As these hard working Nelson triathletes — and all triathletes — know, “anything is possible.”

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Community Have you got a ‘Clue’ about HIV in the Kootenays?

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On Thursday, ANKORS is hosting a fundraiser in the style of a real life game of Clue at the Prestige Lakeside Resort.

The event, which will feature a prohibition-era Chicago theme, is part of ANKORS AIDS Walk for Life 2012, a fundraising drive from which all proceeds are used to support and augment care of HIV positive people in our Kootenay communities.

Michael Graham and Lisel Forst will co-host the fundraiser, which begins with a Mediterranean buffet and lounge singing, segues into the murder mystery and ends with a silent auction.

Participants will receive a character package providing intimate details about their character and secrets about other characters, and from there it’s all sleuthing and exchanging fake paper money with other characters in exchange for their silence or useful tips.

Tickets are $40 if you pre-register or $45 at the door for the dinner inclusive package, or $25 for pre-registration or $20 at the door for the murder mystery and silent auction, sans dinner. Upon registration, participants can opt to receive their character packages in the mail or at the door for the event. You can choose the gender of your character and costuming is highly encouraged.

Tickets can be purchased by calling ANKORS at 250-505-5506 or in person at Otter Books and The Music Store, both on Baker Street.

Doors open at 6 p.m., and murder mystery begins at 7 p.m.

This event is made possible by the generous sponsorships and support of Shambhala Music Festival, Nelson and District Credit Union, Nelson Brewing Company, Columbia Basin Trust, EZ-Rock, and the Kootenay Co-op radio.

CORRECTION In the August 8 edition of the Nelson Star, a photo on Page 23 regarding a donation by Chatters in the Chahko MIka Mall to the Kootenay Outdoor Skate Park Society, it did not mention to the names of the two donators of a $1,377 cheque. The pair in the photo were Julie Mitchell (service manager and stylist) and Deanna Rhodes (retail manager).

2012 Special Guest in Nelson Thurday Night

Speaking on justice SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

Reverend Emilie Smith, an Anglican priest who is well known locally, will speak on Guatemalan justice, healing and human rights on Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church.

Reverend Smith, who founded Peace House at Santa Cruz del Quiche in Guatemala, a Christian and Mayan Prayer House of Heal-

ing, will voice her concerns about Canadian mining companies invading traditional community lands in that country, and the work of peace making in the region.

The event is by donation, and sponsored by KAIROS and St. Saviour’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral.

Chocolates and handicrafts from Guatemalan women and community co-operatives will be for sale.

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Knowledge is power, creativity is magical. Come and experience the West Kootenay Women’s Association and the Nelson and District Women’s Centre’s newest project: Community Threads .

This is an intergenerational program that consists of two parts: free monthly workshops on learning specific skills such

as knitting, quilting and embroidery; and free weekly skill sharing sessions where women will mentor each other in textile skills.

Traditionally women taught their daughters and granddaughters how to sew, knit, crochet, weave, embroider and the like.

Today, many of women have missed out on these inheritances, and many of these practices are being lost. Many women who

come to the women’s centre have expressed a desire to learn to sew, knit or crochet.

Here is a chance to learn and to teach. Imagine making moccasins, learning about natural dyes or creating rag rugs? Have you ever wanted to learn new textile skills? Sign up for a free workshop; bring your mom, your daughters, your aunt and girlfriends.

Got little ones? Let them know

and they’ll provide childcare.

Can’t remember something from the workshop or need a bit more explanation? Perhaps you missed the workshop. Come on over to the women’s centre on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., get a cup of tea and receive help with your project.

Sit together with other women willing to mentor you as you practice your new skill. Learn to knit, sew, crochet, spin, weave,

embroider, make quilts, moccasins, natural dyes, rag rugs — it’s really up to you. What do you want to learn?

Each workshop is taught by skilled local women sharing their love of the craft.

Every Friday you can come and meet with mentors who can answer questions and help you Story continues to Page 21

Ask the Professionals Rachel Tetreault

Archie Laurie

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Excellent question. There are so many reasons!

Take for example a couple of snow bird vacationers. While on a visit to Arizona, a man suffered a heart attack, was admitted to hospital, and was evacuated by air back to Canada the following day. His wife went with him and a drive-away company was hired to bring their RV back home. The total out-of-pocket cost was $47,868 of which their provincial medical plan paid only $400. Visit the MSP website for details on what they will cover for out of province care—you may be shocked. Not only are out of country emergencies costly but MSP limits coverage once you leave BC whether it is a trip within Canada or abroad.

It’s not just your health that you should insure while travelling. Trip cancellation insurance will reimburse you for non-refundable pre-paid travel arrangements and baggage insurance will cover the cost of clothes, toiletries, and other necessities you may have lost. Of course, as with all policies, there are conditions and exclusions. It is important to review these conditions and exclusions with an Insurance Broker. When shopping for a Travel Medical product the bottom line should not be the price, the bottom line should be - you are covered.

Not all Travel Insurance policies are the same. Be sure your policy is right for you by visiting any one of our eight locations or at www.rhcinsurance.com.

RHC Insurance Brokers Ltd. Chahko Mika Mall, Nelson 250-354-4101 (877)797-5366 www.rhcinsurance.com

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of GFCI receptacles where they are required. A GFCI receptacle is the variety with the “Test” and “Reset” buttons.

If functioning properly, these devices protect people from serious shock or electrocution.

GFCI is defined as ground-fault circuit interrupter. A ground fault occurs when a current-carrying wire comes in contact with ground. This can occur in a faulty appliance, such as if a loose interior wire touches the metal case and that case is grounded.

If you touch an appliance in this scenario, and you are also grounded - you’ll get zapped. You can be injured by even relatively small levels of current running through your body. It takes from 100 to 200 milliamps to kill you.

A GFCI will trip at 4 to 6 milliamps, offering tremendous protection. You might still get hurt, but you’re not likely to be ele ctrocuted.

Today, GFCI protection is required for receptacles: In bathrooms.

On kitchen counter-tops.

In garages.

Outdoors.

Luckily, these devices are affordable and electricians can quickly install them.

We inspect many homes in which the original two-wire system is in place. As opposed to new three-wire systems - which have a hot, neutral and ground wire - two-wire systems do not include a ground wire. If your home’s receptacles are two-pronged, it’s likely a twowire system. GFCIs still work in a two-wire system since they don’t need a ground wire to function.

To test your GFCI receptacles, simply plug a lamp into the receptacle, and push the “Test” button. You should hear a click and the lamp’s light should turn off. Push “Reset” and the light should turn back on. If both don’t happen, call your electrician.

GFCI’s are cheap insurance for you, your family or your renters. There is simply no good reason to live without them.

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This is a fabulous opportunity to sit down with your Realtor® & analyze why this may be. Have you had many prospective Buyers come to see your house? If not, find out why? Ask your Realtor® for some current market data to see where your property sits in the housing market at this time. Find out how many days on average a home is on the market before it sells. Is your home priced accurately? How is your property being marketed? Does your home look appealing on the MLS website & during showings? Are there some quick fixes and affordable solutions that may showcase your home better?

Take the emotion out of the equation, and look at your property as a stranger might see it. Remember what attracted you to your property in the first place and make some notes. Discuss these things with your Realtor® and have your ideas incorporated into their marketing strategy. Try and listen to the advice and expertise your Realtor® is offering you. They are on your team and trying to sell your home and get you on your way to the next chapter that awaits you.

Make your property a STAR (Stand out, Transform, Attract, and Return on your Investment) if you have further questions, don’t hesitate contacting me.

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When I write columns and advertise I quite frequently mention that I will work with you to get the right mortgage product that fits your needs. This confuses some people because they dont realize that there are so many options out there. Without confusing the matter too much when I refer to a mortgage product I am talking about the length of term, length of amortization period, term type (open, fixed, variable...) and which lender would work best given my clients situation. In short the best mortgage product out there is the one that fits the needs for your situation. This is where you need a Professional to assist you in making this decision.

For me it is so important that I speak with my clients and get to know everything about their situation. Everyone has unique aspects to their life that need to be brought to the table and discussed to ensure the financing put in place matches future events. People call me all the time that are not happy with their current debt situation or bank. In most cases when they originated their financing (this is relavent to all type of debt) the person that put it together for them didn’t ask them any questions or take the time to get to know them.

When you are taking on debt it is very, very important that the person putting together the agreement understands your needs and takes the time to get to know you to ensure the product fits your needs now and into the future.

My services are FREE and I am more than happy to assist people with all of their debt managment needs. Call anytime to discuss anything Real Estate or debt related.

Each office individually owned and operated

Archie Laurie (250) 551-0324 archie.laurie@abuyerschoice.com www. nelson-creston.abuyerschoice.com

601 Baker Street, Nelson, BC Mobile: 250-505-8015 E-mail: christine@christinepearson.ca

Certified Personal Trainer / Wellness Coach Owner, Kutenai’s Finest

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Why is my home taking so long to sell?

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Derek Diener

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

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What is Holistic Fitness?

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For us, at Kutenais Finest, holistic fitness means: Ability of body-mind to perform at its optimum level in any eventuality of life.

The components of holistic fitness are: • A good ability to perform physical and mental tasks of various difficulties • Knowledge of how to gain and maintain balanced health • Ability to vanish stress, thrive through adversities and heal yourself when required • Realization of one’s true potential Human body is designed for life, movement and performance. It is the happiest when given a balanced dose of physical and mental activities, and good rest. It quickly adapts to new demands by becoming more intelligent, nimble, powerful and energetic. By practicing (exercising) and performing tasks of various difficulty we keep our minds sharp and our bodies strong and ready to adapt to any demand our life presents us with. Of course, able body-mind is not possible without complete, balanced health.

For us, ‘balanced health’ is seen as practical knowledge of what human body is and what is required to keep it functioning at its optimal levels in given circumstances.

That would include understanding of basic human anatomy, physiology, microbiology and energetics and how to correctly nourish, hydrate and energize ourselves.

Being fit also means to vanish stress. Whether it is initiated internally by our own mind or externally by the environment, as there is no separation between mind and body, stress affects the whole being. Dealing with it boils down to ability to see things clearly achieved in a meditative state. In this contemplative state, things are observed and understood without judgment and expectation. From there we realize that stress is just a perception of reality and if we adjust our perspective most of the issues would evaporate.

Living in holistic fitness leads to gradual unfoldment and realization of a true potential of a human being expressed in daily state of vitality, curiosity, personal power and confidence.

Henry Moscalenko Certified Personal Trainer/ Wellness Coach 250-509 0752 www.kutenaisfinest.com henry@kutenaisfinest.com

If you are interested in participating in our next edition of Ask the Professionals contact Selina or Karen at 250-352-1890

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Community Continued from Page 20 make progress on your chosen project.

Community Threads can also help if you need some yarn or fabric or knitting needles.

Do you have some knitting needles, crochet hooks, fabric, yarn or craft supplies that you no longer need? They are looking for all kinds of supplies that they can pass along to women who need them.

If you are interested in registering for a workshop, or finding out more, call Penny at 250551-4951 or email penny@nelsonwomenscentre. com. Also contact Penny if you have supplies that you think they could use, or if you are interested in sharing your knowledge by being a mentor, volunteering, leading a workshop or participating.

Nelson and District Women’s Centre is located at 420 Mill Street, overlooking Central School.

One Final Fest This Friday is your last chance to experience Nelson’s MarketFest. In addition to great local vendors showcasing everything from market baskets and jewelry to clothing and pottery, there will also be music on both the Stanley Street and Falls Street stages. This month’s entertainers include the Moving Mosaic Samba Band, Sunshine Drive, The Carnival Band and Brian Rosen and the WhatNow. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. and wrap up at 10:30 p.m. There will be food vendors and activities for children as well.

For more information about MarketFest and a schedule of the performers visit Megan Cole photo ecosociety.ca

Ask the Professionals Jenny Jenny Heston

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Certified Professional Professional Coach and Life Certified Life Coach

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Contact Karen or Selina at The Nelson Star for more information.

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What is Electroacupuncture and what conditions can it treat?

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Electro-acupuncture is the use of a gentle electric current attached to acupuncture needles that have been placed in tight and sore muscles. The current is about the same as that produced by a wristwatch battery and is therefore quite painless.

It produces a pulsing effect that relaxes/releases knotted or injured muscle tissue, thereby relieving pain and restoring mobility. In addition, circulation is improved and proper blood flow and nerve innervation to the area is restored. Electro-acupuncture is therefore especially effective in treating muscle and joint pain resulting from overwork, sports injuries, poor posture, or accidents. It’s very effective and treats a wide array of conditions. The course of treatment varies according to the severity and duration of a patients’ condition. Typically, the number of treatments required is between 4 and 8 to restore a more full range of motion.

In addition, our patients are given stretches and lifestyle recommendations to facilitate their recovery.

To enquire about acupuncture and oriental medicine visit our website at www.nelsonacupuncture.com

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Why is Yoga in a small class setting more enjoyable?

Yoga is the perfect way to ensure overall health and physical fitness.

Through meditation, breathing exercises (called pranayams); you can banish your stress and lead a healthy life. It is one of the best remedies known to humankind, for curing chronic ailments that are otherwise difficult to be cured by other medications. People suffering from backaches and arthritis are often suggested to do physical postures and poses (called asanas) that concentrate on providing exercise to the muscles at the strategic locations.

Pranayams are the best exercises to increase the capacity of your lungs.

Yoga originated in India and typically means ‘union’ between the body, mind and spirit. The ultimate aim of practicing Yoga is to create a balance between the body and the mind and to attain self-enlightenment. In order to accomplish it, Yoga makes use of different movements, breathing exercises, relaxation technique and meditation. Yoga is associated with a healthy and lively lifestyle with a balanced approach to life.

Each person’s yoga practice is very personal. The goal of yoga is not to be able to put your foot behind your head or to balance your entire body on one hand. Yoga is about releasing goals and releasing preconceived ideas of what your body can and cannot do. We breath, we move, we listen to our bodies, we work to be more calm, more centered, more energized. Every person does not have the same abilities, but every person does have the same fundamental needs to move, breath, and increase (or maintain) mobility.

By practicing in a small studio you get individualized attention each and every class from the yoga teacher. In a smaller space, you also feel safe and can open up more within your postures and poses and within the group. If you have any restrictions, limitations or injuries that may have prevented you from trying yoga in the past, within a small class the teacher can individualize the class with adjustments and modifications to the pose so that your entire class practice is a safe, non-harmful experience. The small class of 6 or 7 participants allows friendships to bloom and emotions to have a safe place to release.

Mountain Waters Spa and Wellness yoga space has small personalized classes with a maximum of six to seven participants per class. Find yourself in safe hands with our Certified Yoga Teachers, providing constant feedback and individualized attention to every guest. Within our small space, we also have three daily practice classes in which you can enjoy yoga at an affordable price every day with an instructor and team guiding you along.

Join us today to begin or expand your yoga practice and create balance in your life.

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As the Nelson Civic Theatre Society ramps up its membership drive, creative minds are hard at work. You could even win a singing telegram.

“If you’re at the Nelson and District Community Complex during the month of August, check out the wrist band draw prize,” says membership committee member Josh Wapp.

This month’s prize is a singing telegram courtesy of theatre society featuring Josh Wapp in full usher uniform to deliver the winner’s notification. The prize is professional musician and actress Bessie Wapp in movie star costume, who will sing a song and play her accordion—ideal for birthday parties and anniversaries.

“It’s a fun way to promote our membership drive,” says Josh.

With more than 375 memberships sold to date and a grant in place to support the undertaking of a comprehensive feasibility study, the big screen is within reach according to Nelson Civic Theatre Society president Anne DeGrace.

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to sell steadily,” she explains.

“We’re more than half way to our goal of 500. It’s a great vote of confidence.”

Memberships can be purchased for $25 (or $15 for students and seniors) at Baker Street Menswear and Otter Books, or at the theatre society’s booth around town, and online at civictheatre.ca.

“Memberships continue to sell steadily.”

Anne DeGrace Society President

Since Nelson city council’s July 15 resolution to allow the society time to conduct the study and business plan, the board and volunteers have been working hard to line up consultants and source funding. A $10,000 grant from the group Enterprising Non Profits “allows us to bring in industry experts, and to engage an independent body to review the study and business case,” says DeGrace.

While the background work of researching business and structural models and identi-

fying funding sources for leasehold improvements continues, frontline volunteers are selling memberships and letting people know what’s happening with the project.

One of the frequently asked questions — how can I help?

— can be difficult to answer as there is so much to be done.

Anna Purcell has recently come on board to oversee volunteers.

“We still need some good people for the membership drive,” she says, “as well as professionals: a web designer would be great, a graphic designer, and a publicity maven.

“We also still need experts in all aspects of architectural and interior design, and builders and contractors to help problem-solve and provide estimates on renovations.”

Anyone wishing to help should contact volunteer@ civictheatre.ca.

The plan is to re-open the theatre to show Hollywood, Canadian, international, and art-house films in a newly renovated space featuring upto-date sound and projection equipment. The number of screens and other considerations will be decided subject to the study and business plan.

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Notice of Passing Richard Carl Catton It is with a heavy heart we announce the death of Richard Carl Catton on August 16th, 2012 at the age of 98. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date.

If one so wishes donation may be made to the British Columbia Lung Association P.O. Box 34009 Stn D, Vancouver BC V6J 9Z9 or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

It is with a heavy heart we announce the death of Dave Collier on July 14th, 2012 at the age of 68.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 at 11:00AM at the Nelson Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum with Rev. Marcella Mugford presiding.

In lieu of flowers donations are greatly appreciated in Dave’s memory to Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation 3 View Street, Nelson BC, V1L 9Z9. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

Manfred Erich Schmalfuss Born: November 15, 1934 Passed: August 18, 2012 It is with great sadness that the family of Manfred Erich Schmalfuss announces his sudden passing on August 18, 2012 at Trail Regional Hospital. He was born on November 15, 1934 in Planitz-Zwickau, Germany. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years, Marianne Schmalfuss, his daughter, Michele Creak ( husband Tony Creak), grandchildren, Christopher Lenson, Jeremy Lenson, Amanda Creak and Joshua Creak. Manfred worked in various sawmills as a millwright and planer man both in Prince George, Nelson and Castlegar where many nicknamed him “hammer”because anything could be fixed with a hammer. He enjoyed working in his yard and prided hi mself in his wine making.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 24, 2012 @ 2:00pm at Thompson Funeral Home.

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39,714

• Heated Front Seats • Reverse Sensing System

7.2L/100km 39MPG HWY *** 11.1L/100km 25MPG CITY ***

BEST IN CLASS FUEL ECONOMY

F-SERIES LOYALTY & CONQUEST

CUSTOMER CASH ▲

3 5 1 89 *

Offer includes $1,700 freight and air tax and all rebates.

Standard features include:

Western Edition package includes:

• 3.5L V6 Engine • 285 Horsepower • 18” Aluminum Wheels

• Reverse Camera • Tailgate Step • Sync®◆ • Foglamps • Black Platform Running Boards • 18" Bright Machined Aluminum Wheels

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You’ll get an additional $1,000 in loyalty/ conquest customer cash on the purchase or lease of most new 2012/2013 F-Series (F-150 to F-550) models if you are a current owner or lessee of any Ford or competitive model pickup truck.

CANADIANS HAVE SHARED OUR PRIDE AND OUR PRICE

SINCE 2005

WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ‡Ford Employee Pricing (“Employee Pricing”) is available from June 14, 2012 to August 31, 2012 (the “Program Period”), on the purchase or lease of most new 2012/2013 Ford vehicles (excluding all chassis cab and cutaway body models, F-150 Raptor, Medium Trucks, Mustang Boss 302, and 2013 Shelby GT500). Employee Pricing refers to A-Plan pricing ordinarily available to Ford of Canada employees (excluding any CAW-negotiated programs). The new vehicle must be delivered or factory-ordered during the Program Period from your participating Ford Dealer. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. ‡‡No purchase necessary. For full contest rules, eligible vehicle criteria, and to enter as a Ford owner, visit www.ford.ca/shareourpridecontest (follow the entry path applicable to you, complete all mandatory fields and click on ‘submit’) or visit your local Ford Dealer for details. Open only to residents of Canada who have reached the age of majority, possess a valid graduated level provincially issued driver’s license, and are owners of Ford branded vehicles (excluding fleet customers and all Lincoln and Mercury models). Eligible vehicle criteria includes requirement that it be properly registered in Canada in the contest entrant’s name (matching vehicle ownership), and properly registered/plated and insured. Non-Ford owners can enter by mailing an original 100 word essay on “what they like about Ford”, with their full name, full mailing address, email, daytime phone number (with area code) to: Vanessa Richard, Pareto Corp., 1 Concorde Gate, Suite 200, Toronto, ON, M3C 4G4. Contest closes at 11:59pm (PST) on the last day of the 2012 Ford Employee Pricing campaign which will be no earlier than August 31, 2012. Limit of 1 entry per person. Up to 8 prizes available to be won in Canada in 3 possible prize categories, each worth up to CAD$50,000. Chances of winning are dependent on the total number of entries received up to each 10,000 interval of unit sales under the Employee Pricing campaign (“Draw Trigger”). Odds of winning decrease as the contest progresses, more entries are made into the contest, and opportunities for Draw Triggers lessen. Skill testing question required. ▲Offer only valid from August 1, 2012 to August 31, 2012 (the “Program Period”) to Canadian resident customers who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a Ford Ranger, Explorer Sport Trac, or F-150 to F-550 (each a “Qualifying Loyalty Model”), or any competitive pickup truck with a pickup bed (each a “Qualifying Conquest Model”) and purchase, lease, or factory order (during the Program Period) a new 2012/2013 Ford F-150 to F-550 (excluding Raptor) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Qualifying customers will receive CAD$1,000 (the “Incentive”) towards the purchase or lease of the Eligible Vehicle, which must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford dealer during the Program Period. Limit one (1) Incentive per Eligible Vehicle sale, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales, per Qualifying Conquest/Loyalty Model. Each customer will be required to provide proof of ownership/registration of the applicable Qualifying Conquest/Loyalty Model and the ownership/registration address must match the address on the new Buyer’s Agreement or Lease Agreement for the Eligible Vehicle sale. The offer is transferable only to persons living within the same household as the eligible customer. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at the time of factory-order or delivery (but not both). This offer is not combinable with CPA, GPC, Daily Rental Allowances, or any other Targeted Loyalty Programs. Taxes payable before Incentive is deducted. Dealer may sell or lease for less. This offer is subject to vehicle availability and may be cancelled at any time without notice. See dealer for details. *Purchase a new 2013 Escape SE FWD with automatic transmission/2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 Edge SEL FWD with automatic transmission/2012 F-250 XLT Super Cab 4X4 Western Edition with power seats/2012 F-150 Platinum Super Crew 4x4 for $26,030/$28,783/$32,379/$39,714/$46,413 after Total Eligible Price Adjustment of $2,519/$11,316/$3,770/$9,485/$14,186 (Total Eligible Price Adjustment is a combination of Employee Price Adjustment of $2,019/$4,316/$2,770/$5,485/$7,186 and delivery allowance of $500/$7,000/$1,000/$4,000/$7,000) is deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Total Eligible Price Adjustment has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,700/$1,650/$1,700/$1,700 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. ±Until August 31, 2012, lease a new 2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4X4 5.0L and get 4.99% lease annual percentage rate (LAPR) financing for up to 36 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest LAPR payment. Lease a vehicle with a value of $40,099 at 4.99% APR for up to 36 months with $1,600 down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment is $399, total lease obligation is $15,964 and optional buyout is $16,040. Offer includes Total Price Adjustment of $11,316. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after Total Price Adjustment is deducted. Offer includes freight and air tax of $1,700, but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 60,000 km over 36 months apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus applicable taxes. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for model shown: 2013 Escape 1.6L EcoBoost FWD: [9.1L/100km (31MPG) City, 6.0L/100km (47MPG) Hwy / 2013 Edge 3.5L V6 FWD 6-speed Automatic transmission: [11.1L/100km (25MPG) City, 7.2L/100km (39MPG) Hwy / 2012 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8: [14.9L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.5L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, and driving habits. †When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost and 6.2L 2 valve 4X2 V8 engines. Max. payload of 3,120 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engines. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR, non-hybrid. ††Class is Full–Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR, non-hybrid vs. comparable competitor engines. Max. horsepower of 411 on F-150 6.2L V8 engine. Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2012 F-150 4X2 3.7L V6 SST: 12.7L/100km city and 8.9L/100km hwy based on Environment Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading and driving habits. ◆◆Projected best in class fuel economy based on competitive data available at the time of testing using Ford drive-cycle tests (in accordance with the guidelines of the Society of Automotive Engineers’ Standard J1321) of comparably equipped 2011 Ford vs. 2010 competitive models. Class is Full-Size Pickups over 8,500 lbs. GVWR. ◆Some mobile phones and some digital media players may not be fully compatible – check www.syncmyride.com for a listing of mobile phones, media players, and features supported. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury.

Ford recommends that drivers use caution when using mobile phones, even with voice commands. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, not essential to driving when it is safe to do so. SYNC is optional on most new Ford vehicles. †††©2012 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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Fall Registration Starts Now! Call 250-352-2071for early registration, information and forms In person registration at Dance Studio at the Old Civic Centre Sept 6, 2012 5-7 pm Some classes may be full by this time so register early!!!

Grand Forks Farms: Wed: 402 Baker St, beside the Full Circle Cafe, Thur: Kinnaird Church of God parking lot, 2404 Columbia Ave. Castlegar. Sat: Cottonwoods Market, Nelson. Freestone peaches $1.00/lb in 20 lb boxes, vine-ripened field tomatoes $0.80/lb in 40 lb boxes, Keremeos organic apple juice $5.00/1.9 lt. Grand Forks broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, sweet onions.

Okanagan new crop apples, pimento peppers, hot peppers, pickling cukes, and much more. Family friendly prices.

Terry, Val & Erran Rilkoff 250-442-3514 Nelson Farm & Artisan Markets EcoSociety presents: Cottonwood Community Market Saturdays 9:30 am - 3:00 pm May 19th - Oct 27th Cottonwood Falls Park Nelson Downtown Local Market Wednesdays 9:30 am - 3:00 pm June 13th Sept 26th 400 block of Baker Street MarketFest 6:00 - 10:30 pm June 29th, July 27th & Aug 24th Baker Street www.ecosociety.ca The first Redfish Fest happening at the Kokanee Creek Provincial Park on Sunday, August 26th from 11am - 6pm! Join us to celebrate the kokanee spawning season with tours about the kokanee spawning and kids activities! Don’t miss Brian Rosen and WhatNow! Also enjoy jewelry and food vendors!

For further information, email us at kokaneevizcentre@gmail.com

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Kootenay Time CoffeeShop next to Thor’s in Nelson Home of the HOMEBURGER AAA Organic Beef Large orders available Call ahead 250 352-1992

Personals MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now 1-888-744-3699.

Lost & Found Lost:Gold Gucci watch August 4th near Nelson Credit Union or Safeway call 352-6998 LOST: Gold Sarong with Cat print on it in Downtown Nelson first week of August. Call 778-962-0303 / 250-513-1738

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Children’s World Daycare is seeking a part-time/sub ECE or ECE Assist please email resume to childrensworld713@gmail.com

Automotive

Automotive Service Technician Do you thrive on repairing vehicles using the latest tools and technology? Then you’ll love working with us. Castlegar Toyota requires a licensed technician to maintain and repair all makes and models in our new and fully equipped repair facility.

Our dealership is focused on hiring and retaining the best. As such, we offer market-leading pay and benefits, paid training opportunities, a supportive team and the opportunity to advance.

When it comes to service, our top priority is customer satisfaction, and we understand the importance of quality technicians in meeting that goal. Come explore what we have to offer.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: Craig Kalawsky 1530 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1H9 Fax: (250) 365-2752 Email: craig@castlegar.toyota.ca

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OWNER OPERATORS Signing Bonus Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Owner Ops. to be based at Castlegar or Cranbrook for runs throughout BC and Alberta.

Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

To join our team of Professional drivers, call Bev at 604-968-5488 or email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or fax 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

Employment Help Wanted An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVES LTD is currently recruiting Line Cooks for Inns North hotels in Nunavut. We provide meal allowances, subsidized accommodations, and relocation assistance. Please forward your resume to:

Employment Help Wanted

Children’s World Daycare is seeking an energetic, responsible adult for their Out of School Care program.

This position is Mon to Fri from 2:30-5:30. Must enjoy working with children ages 6 12. Please email resumes to childrensworld713@gmail.com

Help Wanted

Qualified appliance repair technician required for busy retail store located in Nelson,BC. Competitive wage with medical plan. Drivers abstract and a criminal record check required. Call 1-888-761-3301 or email resume to office@kcfoffice.com Attention Jim Retailer Merchandiser wanted immediately.

Merchandise stationary products in Nelson & Trail. permanent, 5 hours a month; hourly wage and mileage paid. send resume to lsareant@trendsinternational.com

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or fax to: (204) 632-8575. Visit www.innsnorth.com for more information.

Employment

EXPERIENCED PARTS person and an Inventory Clerk are required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances.

Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com.

Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

RESIDENTIAL manager for 41 unit apartment building in Nelson BC. Resume to 100 3525 Laburnum Dr. Trail BC V1R 2S9

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Trail BC

We require a

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OPERATIONS ANALYST Trail Operations is seeking an Operations Analyst.

This position will lead and assist with systems planning, architecture, analysis, design, installation, and support activities related to Trail Operations process data historian (PDH) systems.

Applicants must have a university Degree in Computer Science or a Diploma from an accredited technical school with a specialization in computer systems and networks. A minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience with process data historian systems is also required.

For detailed responsibilities and more information on this opportunity at Teck Metals Ltd. or to apply, please visit our Careers page at www.teck.com/careers and select Trail Operations. Qualified individuals are encouraged to forward their resume by September 15, 2012.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Environmental Specialist Temporary Part-Time Position Reporting to the Director, Environment, the Environmental Specialist supports Columbia Power in its role of Asset Manager of three operating hydroelectric facilities and Owner’s Representative for the construction of the Waneta Expansion Project. This position requires an intimate knowledge of the environmental risks and management controls associated with hydro facility operations and major construction projects.

This position is responsible for providing specialist support to Columbia Power’s Environment Managers and project managers. The Position will involve working closely with O&M and construction contractors.

Duties will include conducting inspections on hydro facilities and construction projects, invasive plant management, contaminated site management, environmental risk assessment, planning environmental audits and managing contracts.

Red Seal certified, preferably with GM experience.

Please send or email resume with complete work history and references to: Chad Stewart bodyshop@championgm.com 2880 Highway Drive, Trail BC V1R 2T3

TECHNICIAN WITH GM EXPERIENCE

to work in a fast paced, expanding shop.

Please send or email resume with complete work history and references to: Carlos DeFrais service@championgm.com 250-368-9134 or Marc Cabana marccabana@championgm.com 2880 Highway Drive, Trail BC V1R 2T3

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Asset Operations Manager As part of the Operations group, and reporting to the Director, Operations, the successful candidate will ensure the long term value of Columbia Power Corporation managed assets through compliant, reliable and cost effective operations.

The Asset Operations Manager maintains expert operational knowledge and guides all aspects of operations planning for the hydro electric facilities, including developing and implementing operational processes and procedures.

This position also provides operational direction to the facility operations and maintenance contractors; operational advice to facility related planning committees and corporate business units and represents the facility Owner on various operating committees.

The ideal candidate will have a University degree in environmental sciences, natural resource management, environmental engineering or a related discipline and a minimum of 5 years experience in the environmental management or regulatory field with at least 3 in the power industry. Experience working with major civil construction contractors on environmental management issues and knowledge of environmental legislation is essential.

The ideal candidate will have an Engineering degree in Electrical (preferred) or Mechanical engineering with 8-12 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in hydroelectric facilities. Candidates must be registered or be eligible to register with APEGBC. Demonstrated communication and project management skills, and the ability to interpret and analyze technical information are essential.

Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to visit the Careers section of our website at www.columbiapower.org. Closing date for this position is August 24, 2012. This is a temporary 60%, 7 month position starting September 2012 and ending no later than March 31, 2013.

Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to visit the Careers section of our website at www.columbiapower.org. Closing date for this position is August 31, 2012.

Please refer to Job #1210 when submitting your application.

Please refer to Job #1209 when submitting your application.

Nelson Star Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Help Wanted

Career Opportunities at Mountain Lake Seniors Community in Nelson, BC “Pride in Caring” is AdvoCare’s philosophy and we welcome you to become a part of our team!

We are currently recruiting casual positions with the potential to be permanent positions.

• CARE AIDES • COOKS • RECREATION / REHABILITATION AIDE For all positions you must be able to work variable shifts, including weekends, have WHMIS, TB Test & provide a Physician’s Clearance note.

Successful candidates will undergo a Criminal Record Clearance.

To apply, please go to our website www.advocarehealth.com or fax resume to (1)250-352-0056 Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road.

Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta.

Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430

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GREAT STARTER HOME &/OR INVESTMENT ON RIONDEL RD. above Kootenay Lake. 4 k to Ashram 4 k to Riondel & beach. 2 3/4 acres & 2 storey unfinished (but furnished) “Small is Beautiful” cabin.

Good benches for building, one with lake view. In Aug. appraised at $170,000 but older, flexible vendor open to offers & might carry part of mortgage for suitable person or couple.

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Spacious home with 4bdrms, 2 baths & large yard quiet area @ 4 mile, 1787 Ridgewood Rd. Asking $345K Call Paul 825-9323

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Garage Sales

Kingsgate - BEAUTIFUL RENO’D 4/bdrm (2up/2dn) 2400sq/ft home, french drs from din/rm & m/bdrm to 12x50’ fully covered deck, spacious kitchen w/island, l/rm with bay window looking out onto lndsc yd. 6x30’ front deck. Full walkout bsmt. Patio drs to yd. All on 2.9 acres. 1 mile from US border. $249,000 Financing avail. w/15% down.

Rent to own, no interest for 2 yrs. 250-424-5360 Yahk- FULL RENO’D 2/bdrm mobile; completely redone inside and out - wiring, plumbing, floors. On 2.9 acres, lots of trees & great soil for gardening. $149,000 Financing avail. w/15% down. Rent to own, no interest for 2 yrs. 250424-5360

Slocan Park Medical

Apt/Condo for Rent

Merchandise for Sale

Fruit & Vegetables FARM FRESH SUPER SWEET CORN Locally grown in Creston, taking bulk orders now.

Avail. starting Aug 28th 250-428-0044 or cell 250-254-8390

Great quality household items, Rugs, Antique wood dining set, Tools, Lawn trimmer, Power saw, Chain Saw, Computer desk & Chair, printer, Subaru Bike rack & Dog Barrier, glass top Rattan table and Chairs & Much More

Sat Aug 25th & Sun Aug 26 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

1117 Hall Mines Road Bathroom Vanity, Sink, Toilet, China Cabinet, Garden Pots, Baby Stuff & Lots of Misc

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN needed for Chrysler dealership in Nelson, BC. Must be a productive team player with a positive attitude. Hourly wages $24.00 - $30.00 depending on experience and training.

Chrysler experience an asset but not required. Contact Nelson Chrysler, 250-352-5348.

Resumes accepted in person, by fax: 250-352-6695 or by email service@nelsonchrysler.com.

Saturday August 25th 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 2 day garage sale. Women’s clothing, girls clothing, furniture, toys, and household items. Sat Aug 25 9 AM - 4 PM, Sun Aug 26 9 AM- 2 PM. 2606 Storbo Heights Rd, Slocan Park

CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters.

Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta.

Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780444-7103.

STEEL BUILDING - Huge clearance sale! 20X24 $4,658.

25X28 $5,295. 30X40 $7,790.

32X54 $10,600.

40X58 $14,895. 47X78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

QUALITY CONTROL person experienced with Piping & Structural Welding needed for a growing Northern Company.

Competitive wages & benefits.

Please email resume to: info@torqueindustrial.com Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Silver Coins etc.

Available now: 250-863-3082 Wanted: Genset 250 kw to 300 kw, 3-phase, 480 volt.

(250)417-9291

Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

1 bdrm Baker St Apt $620/m inclu heat, N/P N/S Avail Sept 16th 352-6684 Nelson: 2 bdrm, recently reno’d, deck, hardwood floors, Dishwasher, WD, N/S N/P $1200/m + electric avail Sept 1st 250 354-3384 ROSSLAND, bach. apt. Golden City Manor. Over 55. N/S. N/P. Subsidized.

250-3623385, 250-362-5030.

Apartment Furnished SIX MILE- Furnished Suites, NS/NP Starting @ $750/month utilities included 250-825-9421

Duplex / 4 Plex 1 bdrm 800 sq ‘ french doors , tiled kitchen & bath W/D hookups N/S N/P $825/m + Utili references & lease call Chris 354-4475 avail Sept 1st Nelson: 2-3 brdm W/D small Pets Aloud N/S Avail Sept 1st $1200/m + util 250 777-3325

Transportation

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Transportation

Homes for Rent

Auto Financing

Boats

Boats

BEAUTIFUL NEWER HOUSE FOR RENT IN THE SLOCAN LAKE AREA. AVAILABLE OCT 1st • 4 Bedroom-2 Bath on 2 Acres • Red Mtn. Road above SILVERTON w/ Valhalla views + quiet privacy • N/S , Open to keeping animals • 10 min. drive to Slocan Lake and Village amenities • Storage, treehouses, good access all year round • Minimum 1 Yr Lease • W/D Hookups, F/S plus Earth -Woodstove • $1250 negotiable with proper care of house, land + gardens • References Required • Secure Income Essential • Serious Inquiries Only Call: 250-362-7681 or Mobile 250-231-2174 Email: monikas_2010@ hotmail.com Fairview-3 bdrm avail Sept 1st great family home, garden space near bus stop & school looking for long term F/S, WD DW N/S N/P $1300/m + util 250 825-4424 NELSON 2-Bdrm Waterfront Duplex Johnstone Rd, private beach, 1 bath, large deck, shared laundry, partially furnished, N/S, $1375/mo.+ utilities. Avail. Sept. 1st - 3522693 NELSON: Newly RENOVATED 2 bdrm.

WD,F/S. NS/NP. Avail Sept 1st $950/mo 352-7492 SLOCAN Park 3br 1 bath new home on half acre. $950 mo, pets ok. Sept 1. call Dave at 1604-736-7621.

Office/Retail FRONT STREET Retail Gem 1675 sq ft available Nov 1st.

Garden level and 2nd floor spaces ($225 - $600) 601 Front St., Nelson. For more info call Douglas Barber at 250-551-4449 or preferably: dearlb@yahoo.com Nelson: Downtown office suite for rent. Mountain Waters building, 205 Victoria St. Good parking & lighting, quiet $375/mo. Call 250-352-6081

Your Cabin on the Lake The Kootenay Queen

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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 $8000 OBO Call 250-362-7681 or email monikas_2010@ hotmail.com 4 more information & to view •

Motorcycles TWO 2008 CRF230L. 900 miles and 2900 miles. Street legal. Like new, $4300 each. 250-428-0816

Sport Utility Vehicle

1997 Toyota Rav 4 SUV AWD, A/C, PS, PB, PW, PL... Reliable 232,000 km Asking $5000 obo Call Paul 825-9323

Trucks & Vans FOR SALE: 1992 Dodge Dakota. Good working order. $800 250-357-0056

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

To Kari Derksen & Jason Rempel formerly of 915 S. Cherry St. Nelson, BC V1L 2H6 (herein described as “the rental unit”).

Take notice that the landlord(s) of the rental unit, Julia LoVecchio & Michael Fithern, intend to dispose of the personal property abandoned by you consisting of various items valued at less than $500 (herein described as the “property”) at the rental unit 30 days after the publication date of this notice, unless: You take possession of the property You establish a right to the possession of the property, or You make an application to the Supreme Court to establish such a right. After the expiration of the 30 day period, the property will be disposed of with no further notice to you. Landlord: Julia LoVecchio & Michael Fithern 613 River Rd. Canmore, AB T1W 2E4

Oops, sorry Piggy!

Suites, Lower Nelson: 1 brdm suite (middle of Nelson). Looking for long term working person or couple $875/m includes utilities F/S W/D N/P N/S of any kind 352-7884 or 551-0289 Uphill 1 bdrm clean modern,1 person only WD N/S N/P $700/m + hydro 352-6399

Transportation

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for Pre-Approval www.amford.com or www.autocanada.com

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Homes for Rent 3 - BEDROOM townhouse, Rosemont, available September 1. Professional couple or family, no shared accommodation, references required. N/S. 1 year lease w/ 2 months notice if the house sells and 1 month’s rent compensation. $1050/m plus utilities. Phone Zea at 354-0207. Photos: http://propertyguys.com/property/index/id/69148.

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

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ALBERTA BASED Company looking for qualified & experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher & Processor Operators. Out of town & camp work. Safety tickets & drivers abstract required.

Email resume: jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.

For Sale By Owner

Rentals 4 bdr, 2 bath,10 mile waterfront home Sept 1-June 15 $1600/m 250 777-1258

Rentals

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

CERTIFIED DENTAL Assistant wanted for 4 days a week.

Minimum 2 years experience.

E-mail Resume or inquiries to Info@haydendentistry.com

Real Estate

LAKESHORE Place @Balfour, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, large basement shop, double garage, pad with full RV hookup, large deck, the perfect retirement home, must see, $160,000. ph 250-229-5310.

WANTED Experienced elk hunting guides for the Kootenay Lake area for this fall.

Please call 250-225-3551

Medical/Dental

Musical Instruments Upright Piano $500 OBO email: derek_foote@telus.net

Mobile Homes & Parks

T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. For details visit www.t-mar.com Contact Tyson Lambert by Fax: 250-286-9502 or by Email:tysonlambert@t-mar.com

FRIENDLY outgoing personality required for local cafe. Multi tasking, customer service, sales & serving experience required. Apply with hand written cover letter & resume to box 414, Nelson V1L5R2

Merchandise for Sale

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Employment

www.nelsonstar.com A25

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402 www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

Paper routes available, call the Nelson Star at 250-352-1890

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Certified Appliance Technician

Jack Doehle Former Share Nelson Appliance Tech

Appliance Repair

250-777-1552 jadoehle@telus.net

Mon.-Fri. 9:00-5:00 Saturday 9:00-4:00

Our Selection will Floor You

Visit us at 320 Vernon Street and see our r )BSEXPPE wide selection of flooring materials and our new vinyl and laminate choices. r -BNJOBUF r 7JOZM r $BSQFU r 5JMF r #BNCPP

Nelson Floors Ph: 250.352.6368

Gray’s Contracting • 5” Continuous Gutters • T-Rex Gutter Cover • Siding • Soffit • Fascia • Custom Metal Bending

250. 229. 4483 | canbushman@gmail.com

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ABACUS

cell 250-505-4482 home 250-825-4717 www.justfloor-it.com WE INSTALL:

Carpet (residential & commercial), Tiles (floors, walls & backsplash), Linoleum, Hardwood & Laminate

Your year-round heating and cooling team.

Call us. abacushvac.com 250-354-8383

Fine Custom Home Construction • CGL and WCB insured.

• From drafting plans, to foundation, to framing, to roofing, to exterior and interior finishing.

• New constructions and renovations.

www.thelasthousestanding.com Benjamin Armstrong - General Contractor 250-505-0794 info@thelasthousestanding.com

Serving the Kootenays since 1996 When you need it done right, use ARCRIGHT. Check out our welding shop.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS LTD.

FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL SERVICES POWERLINE CONSTRUCTION DATA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

CALL US FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE

1700 Woodland Drive Castlegar, BC V1N 4J4 stevej@martechelectrical.com

Phone: 250.365.2115 Fax: 250.365.2102 Cell: 250.304.7584 Toll Free: 800.407.8090

801F Front F t St., St Nelson, N l BC (250)-354-1150 • Arcright@netidea.com

complete renovation services interior finishingtrailing specialist

250.352.9731

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250.551.1842

Available in Nelson at: Nelson Home Building Centre

101 McDonald Drive • Ph. (250) 352-1919 Visit our display at Nelson Floors

Hipperson Hardware 395 Baker Street • Ph. (250) 352-5517

ALL DESIGNS, PLANS AND RENDERINGS © COPYRIGHT JENISH HOUSE DESIGN LIMITED

MAIN FLOOR PLAN 2126 SQ. FT. (197.5 M2) 9'-0" CEILING HEIGHT

WIDTH - 83'- 8" (25.5M) DEPTH - 68'- 0" (20.7M)

PLAN NO. 5-3-656 TOTAL 2126 SQ. FT. (197.5 M2 )

JENISH HOUSE DESIGN LIMITED

NON BASEMENT

R U S T I C T H R E E - B E D R O O M B U N G A LO W Unpainted wood trim and gables with cross-bracing, plus stained wood siding, lend this well-planned three-bedroom bungalow an air of rustic charm.

The welcoming covered porch is flanked by wooden pilasters set on stone bases.

The foyer, which contains a handy coat cupboard, boasts a vaulted ceiling and reveals a glimpse of the great room through an archway where decorative columns echo the porch’s design.

To the right of the foyer is the dining area, partly open to the great room, which also has a vaulted ceiling. The fireplace will make this room a focal point for family activities during the cooler months. In summer, when access to a covered patio and the back garden beyond prove their value, this room will be ideal for entertaining and al fresco meals.

No cook will ever feel isolated in the spacious kitchen. Also open to the great room, the kitchen enjoys access to a covered deck, perfect for the barbecue. Both guests and family members will love hanging out at the raised eating bar that separates the kitchen from the breakfast nook. The L-shaped counter configuration promises to save steps, and a large walk-in pantry provides extra storage.

Convenient to the kitchen is the laundry room, with a coat cupboard and twopiece powder room with linen closet nearby. Connecting to this area is the double garage, cleverly set at an angle to save space on the lot. The master bedroom boasts a window seat that looks out over the back garden, as well as access to the patio and a well-lit make-up area. The generous en suite features a soaker tub as well as a shower stall, and double basins will ease the stress of morning ablutions. A large walk-in closet will be roomy enough for even the most committed fashion mavens. The second and third bedrooms both have access to a split bathroom, featuring double basins and a make-up table. Nearby is a second linen closet, as well as a storage space.

Ceilings throughout are nine feet high. Totalling 2,126 square feet, this home measures 83 feet, eight inches deep, and 68 feet wide.

Plans for design 5-3-656 are available for $746 (set of 5), $835 (set of 8) and $890 for a super set of 10. Also add $30.00 for Priority charges within B.C. or $55.00 outside of B.C. Please add 12% H.S.T., 13% H.S.T. Or 5% G.S.T (where applicable) to both the plan price and Priority charges.

Our 44TH Edition of the Home Plan Catalogue containing over 300 plans is available for $13.50 (includes taxes, postage and handling). Make all cheques and money orders payable to “Home Plan of the Week” and mail to:

HOME PLAN OF THE WEEK c/o...Nelson Star Unit 7, 15243 91st Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V3R 8P8 OR SEE OUR WEB PAGE ORDER FORM ON: www.jenish.com AND E-MAIL YOUR ORDER TO: homeplans @ jenish.com

CGW is a certified contractor for Ecosave Energy Retrofits Program For more information on the program contact us.

• 24 Hour/7 Day Service • Pricing on new building & renovations • Service and maintenance • Heating specialists • Drain cleaning Victor Commandeur Ralph Goodwin-Wilson Contractors

250-505-5142

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VOTE FOR

S ’ N O S L E N

We want to know who you think has the best burger (beef, chicken, veggie...) in Nelson.

Go to www.nelsonstar.com, click on contests and vote for your favourite.

Contest runs August 8 - September 1.

Vote as many times as you would like.

Winning restaurant will be featured on the September 7 VURB front page.

100 Mile Burger

Tastes like the first time every time!

We turn local produce and organic meats into socially conscious, sophisticated take-out fare.

Come and try what so many people already know, homemade, fresh, delicious.

All Ages Burger-fest!

Reservations

250-354-1313

Bogustown Restaurant & Lounge

aurant & Lounge Res t

712 Nelson Avenue

On Baker Street

524 Vernon Street, Nelson | 250.354.1919

Burgers fit for a King, Queen

facebook.com/ bogustownrestaurantandlounge

The Ultimate

Local, hormone-free & antibiotic-free, “HUME-anely” raised beef.

BURGER EMPORIUM

Finley’s has an amazing new menu!

Check out the amazing burger selection!

Roasted Garlic & Brie Burger Sautéed Mushroom & Bacon Burger Spicy Beef Burger Vegetarian Burger Kilkenny Cod Burger Finley’s Burger Double Finley’s Burger Basic Burger Classic Chicken Burger With A Twist

... or just someone who likes to wear a crown Daily burger specials during the contest dates.

Fresh, home-made ingredients. $3.00 HOME BURGER WITH THIS COUPON

Drop in or call us:

301 Baker Street T: 250.352.5232 rel-ish.com

616 Vernon St.

250.352.2715

OFFER GOOD UNTIL AUGUST 31ST

301 Victoria @ Kootenay

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CASTLEGAR

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KELOWNA

200-1965 Columbia Ave. 2153 Springfield Road (250) 365-6455 (250) 860-2600

NOW OPEN

TELUS KIOSK

WEST KELOWNA

CRANBROOK

NELSON

#200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600

101 Kootenay St. North (250) 426-8927

Chahko Mika Mall (250) 352-7258